Herodotus
Cambridge University Press
e druk, 1982
9780521281942
Herodotus: The Persian War
Specificaties
Paperback, 140 blz.
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Engels
Cambridge University Press |
e druk, 1982
ISBN13: 9780521281942
Rubricering
Onderdeel van serie
Translations from Gr
Verwachte levertijd ongeveer 9 werkdagen
Samenvatting
Selections from Herodotus' History which follow the events of the great war between the Greeks and the Persians. The translated extracts include Herodotus' descriptions of the preparations for war and of the great land- and sea-battles which took place. Linking commentaries explain Greek and Persian strategies and battle manoeuvres. Background information on the ships and on the soldiers fighting in the war is also given.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9780521281942
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Paperback
Aantal pagina's:140
Uitgever:Cambridge University Press
Serie:Translations from Gr
Inhoudsopgave
Introduction; 1. The Ionian revolt; 2. Marathon; 3. The eclipse of Greece; 4. Face your doom!; 5. A fallen king; 6. The foundation-stone of freedom; 7. Blessed island; 8. A wooden wall; 9. Autumn 480 to Spring 479; 10. The battle of Plataea; 11. Final victory; Index of passages translated; Index.