The Persian War

The Persian War - Translations from Greek and Roman Authors

Paperback (18 Feb 1982)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Selections from Herodotus' History which follow the events of the great war between the Greeks and the Persians. The translated extracts include Herodotus' descriptions of the preparations for war and of the great land- and sea-battles which took place. Linking commentaries explain Greek and Persian strategies and battle manoeuvres. Background information on the ships and on the soldiers fighting in the war is also given.

Book information

ISBN: 9780521281942
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 938.03
DEWEY edition: 18
Language: English
Number of pages: 136
Weight: 198g
Height: 216mm
Width: 143mm
Spine width: 10mm