The Battle of Thermopylae: A Campaign in Context
by Rupert Matthews
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Author: Rupert MatthewsEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-07-01
ISBN: 1862274754
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: The History Press
Book Reviews of The Battle of Thermopylae: A Campaign in Context
Book Review: Excellent and informative
Summary: 5 Stars
The author has used the ancient sources as well as his own experience to write an indepth description of the battle and the events leading up to it. Unlike other authors he has concentrated on the battle and not the politics. With diagrams and pictures to better explain the tactics used you get better understanding of events.
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