Beyond the Gates of Fire: New Perspectives on the Battle of Thermopylae

by Matthew Trundel, Christopher Matthew, Philip de Souza

The Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC is one of the most famous battles in history. The heroism of the 300 Spartans who opted to remain behind to face the full might of the Persian host while their Greek allies made good their escape has become the stuff of legend. The story still inspires novelists and film-makers today (Frank Miller's fanciful 300 was a huge hit in 2007 and the film rights to Steven Pressfield's more historical novel Gates of Fire...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1848847912
• ISBN13: 9781848847910
• Release Date: May 2013
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.2"