Thermopylae 480 BC

Last stand of the 300

AvNic Fields

Häftad, Engelska, 2007

Del 188 i serien Campaign

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Beskrivning

An authoritative re-telling of one of the greatest tales of heroism of all time and a decisive moment for the history of the world.Leonidas and the 300 Spartans' fight to the death against overwhelming Persian forces preserved the future of Greece and the golden age of classical civilization. Nic Fields vividly describes the battle for the pass of Thermopylae as the combined Greek forces held off the army of Xerxes, buying time for a retreat which would save Greece.Lavishly illustrated and with full-colour artwork, detailed maps and dramatic battle scenes, this is an in-depth analysis of one of the most famous acts of resolute defence in the face of overwhelming odds.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2007-11-10
Mått:182 x 244 x 10 mm
Vikt:345 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Campaign
Antal sidor:96
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustratör:Steve Noon, Steve (Illustrator) Noon
ISBN:9781841761800

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Dr Nic Fields started his career as a biochemist before joining the Royal Marines. Having left the military, he went back to University and completed a BA and PhD in Ancient History at the University of Newcastle. He was Assistant Director at the British School at Athens, Greece, and then a lecturer in Ancient History at the University of Edinburgh. Nic is now a freelance author and researcher based in south-west France.Steve Noon was born in Kent, UK, and attended art college in Cornwall. He has had a life-long passion for illustration, and since 1985 has worked as a professional artist. Steve has provided award-winning illustrations for renowned publishers Dorling Kindersley, where his interest in historical illustration began.

Innehållsförteckning

IntroductionOrigins of the campaignChronologyOpposing commandersOpposing armiesOpposing plansThe campaign beginsThe battle of ThermopylaeAfter ThermopylaeThe battlefield todayGlossary and abbreviationsBibliographyIndex