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- English
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About this book
This lively ancient history demonstrates how the Athenian victory against Persian invaders was critical to the development of Western society.
The Battle of Marathon in 490 B.C. is widely considered the most decisive event in the struggle between the Greeks and the Persians. In Marathon, historian Richard Billows goes further, arguing that it was also the most significant moment in our collective history.
As 10,000 Athenian citizens faced a Persian military force of more than 25,000, Greek victory appeared impossible. But the men of Athens were tenacious and the Persians were defeated. Following the battle, the Athenian hoplite army ran 26.5 miles from Marathon to Athens to defend their port from the Persian navy. Greek freedom ensued and the achievements of the culture became much of the basis for Western civilization.
The Battle of Marathon in 490 B.C. is widely considered the most decisive event in the struggle between the Greeks and the Persians. In Marathon, historian Richard Billows goes further, arguing that it was also the most significant moment in our collective history.
As 10,000 Athenian citizens faced a Persian military force of more than 25,000, Greek victory appeared impossible. But the men of Athens were tenacious and the Persians were defeated. Following the battle, the Athenian hoplite army ran 26.5 miles from Marathon to Athens to defend their port from the Persian navy. Greek freedom ensued and the achievements of the culture became much of the basis for Western civilization.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Also by Richard A. Billows
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Maps
- Family Trees
- Preface
- Introduction: The Legend of Marathon
- Chapter 1: The Ancient Greeks in the Seventh and Sixth Centuries B.C.E.
- Chapter 2: The Rise of the Persian Empire
- Chapter 3: The Athenian City-State About 500 B.C.E.
- Chapter 4: The Growth of Conflict Between Persians and Greeks
- Chapter 5: The Battle of Marathon
- Chapter 6: The Consequences of the Battle of Marathon
- Chronology of Key Events in Ancient Greece and the Persian Empire
- Glossary of Terms
- Further Reading and Bibliography
- Acknowledgments
- Index