Marathon : how one battle changed Western civilization / Richard A. Billows.
Marathon : how one battle changed Western civilization / Richard A. Billows.
Marathon : how one battle changed Western civilization / Richard A. Billows.
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Publisher
New York ; London : Overlook Duckworth, 2010.
Date
2010.
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N938.03/16
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Language
English
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Physical content
304 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
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.
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Publisher
New York ; London : Overlook Duckworth, 2010.
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
2010.
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Summary
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.
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Marathon : how one battle changed Western civilization / Richard A. Billows.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-292) and index.
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N938.03/16
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74VKq0ZOXZEb
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKq0ZOXZEb
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ISBN
0715639080 (UK)
9781590201688 (US)
159020168X (US)
9780715639085 (UK)
MMS ID
991020391229702626
