The Second Persian War (1879)

By Herodotus

Book Overview

The Second Persian War is a historical account of the Greco-Persian Wars by the ancient Greek historian, Herodotus. The book covers the period from the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC to the Battle of Plataea in 479 BC. Herodotus describes the events leading up to the war, including the Persian invasion of Greece and the Greek city-states' response. He also provides detailed accounts of the major battles, including the battles of Thermopylae and Salamis, as well as the political and diplomatic maneuverings of both sides. The book is considered a primary source for the study of ancient Greek history and is widely regarded as a classic work of historical literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165141779
• ISBN13: 9781165141777
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"