Thermopylae: The Battle For The West
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Thermopylae: The Battle For The West
By (Author) Ernle Bradford
Hachette Books
Da Capo Press Inc
31st March 2004
31st March 2004
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
938.03
Physical Properties
Paperback
256
Width 153mm, Height 228mm, Spine 18mm
292g
Description
An impressively accessible narrative depicting the three-day battle for the pass at Thermopylae (the Hot Gates)- a critical contest in Xerxes's massive invasion of Greece. The bloody stand made there by Leonidas and his small Spartan army in 480 B.C. has been hailed ever since as an outstanding example of patriotism, courage, and sacrifice.
Reviews
Ancient Warfare, Vol VII, Issue 5 "Accessible to a wider audience."
Author Bio
Ernie Bradford served in the Royal Navy during World War II. His many books include The Great Siege, Ulysses Found, The Shield and the Sword, Paul the traveller, and The Sultan's Admiral.
