Marathon
- ISBN-10
- 0715641417
- ISBN-13
- 9780715641415
- Series
- Marathon
- Pages
- 304
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-10-01
- Publisher
- Gerald Duckworth
- Author
- Richard A. Billows
Description
The Battle of Marathon in 490 B.C. is not only understood as the most decisive event in the struggle between the Greeks and the Persians, but can also be seen as perhaps the most significant moment in our collective history. This comprehensive volume captures the drama of that day 2500 years ago.
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