The Beginning of Western History: Persia -vs- the Greeks

Explore the epic clash between Persia and the Greeks that shaped Western history. Discover the best books on ancient Greek and Persian history, from Herodotus to modern scholars.

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The Histories

by Herodotus

The story of the Greek city-states uniting to repel a superior Persian army is the main theme in this classical narrative, but Herodotus fleshes out …
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Gates of Fire

by Steven Pressfield

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “Steven Pressfield brings the battle of Thermopylae to brilliant life.”—Pat Conroy At Thermopylae, a rocky mountain pass in northern Greece, the feared …
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