The Greek and Persian Wars, 499-386 B.C.

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Routledge, 2003 - History - 95 pages
The series of wars between Classical Greece and the Persian Empire produced such famous battles as Marathon, Thermopylae and Salamis. This book reveals the social, political and military impact of these wars, drawing on the contemporary writings of Herodotus, author of the world's first 'history'.

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About the author (2003)

Philip de Souza teaches in the School of Classics at University College Dublin. His many books include "The Greek and Persian Wars 499-387 BC" and "Piracy in the Graeco-Roman World.

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