Marathon 490 BC: The First Persian Invasion of Greece

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Epic tale of the historic Battle of Marathon.

If you're fascinated by the dramatic encounters that shaped our world, "Marathon 490 BC" offers a compelling dive into ancient warfare. The book not only charts the course of a pivotal moment in history—the first Persian invasion—but also celebrates the underdog victory of the Greeks that bolstered their city-states' morale. Its detailed analysis makes for an educational yet gripping read, especially if you're captivated by military strategy and the grand narratives of classical antiquity.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Marathon 490 BC: The First Persian Invasion of Greece

Regular price $14.90
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ISBN: 9781841760001
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Date of Publication: 2002-10-18
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Military
Related Topics: Ancient History, War, World History
Goodreads rating: 3.77
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Osprey's study of the first Persian invasion of Greece in 490 BC. The story of the Marathon campaign is an epic of the Ancient World. When the Ionian Greeks revolted against their Persian overlords in 499 BC, the cities of Athens and Eretria came to their aid. The Persian King Darius swore vengeance and in 490 BC a fleet of 600 ships packed with troops was sent to take revenge on the Athenians. At Marathon the Greeks met the Persians in battle and drove them in rout back to their ships. The moral effect of this victory was enormous – for the first time a Greek army had defeated the Persians and demonstrated the superiority of hoplite tactics.
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Epic tale of the historic Battle of Marathon.

If you're fascinated by the dramatic encounters that shaped our world, "Marathon 490 BC" offers a compelling dive into ancient warfare. The book not only charts the course of a pivotal moment in history—the first Persian invasion—but also celebrates the underdog victory of the Greeks that bolstered their city-states' morale. Its detailed analysis makes for an educational yet gripping read, especially if you're captivated by military strategy and the grand narratives of classical antiquity.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.