Marathon: How One Battle Changed Western Civilization

by Richard A. Billows

Book Overview

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. 10,000 Athenian citizens faced a Persian military force of more than 25,000. Greek victory appeared impossible, but the men of Athens were tenacious and the Persians were defeated. Following the battle, the Athenian hoplite army...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 159020168X
• ISBN13: 9781590201688
• Release Date: July 2010
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.5" x 9.2"