Marathon : how one battle changed Western civilization / Richard A. Billows.

Author/creator Billows, Richard A.
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoNew York ; London : Overlook Duckworth, 2010.
Description304 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents The Ancient Greeks in the seventh and sixth centuries B.C.E. -- The rise of the Persian Empire -- The Athenian city-state about 500 B.C.E. -- The growth of conflict between Persians and Greeks -- The Battle of Marathon -- The consequences of the Battle of Marathon.
Abstract Traces the decisive military confrontation between Greek and Persian forces that led to an unexpected victory for the Greeks and the establishment of Greek cultural practices that became the basis for much of Western civilization.
Local noteLittle-356678--305131059053Z
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 273-292) and index.
ISBN9781590201688 (US)
ISBN159020168X (US)
ISBN9780715639085 (UK)
ISBN0715639080 (UK)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks DF225.4 .B55 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold