Thermopylae: The Battle That Changed the World
by Paul Cartledge
Book Summary Information
Author: Paul CartledgeEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-11-02
ISBN: 1585675660
Number of pages: 376
Publisher: Overlook Hardcover
Book Reviews of Thermopylae: The Battle That Changed the World
Book Review: An excellent account and analysis
Summary: 5 Stars
The legend of Thermopylae is well-known (thanks to Herodotus). So you may wonder if there is any point in buying this book. I asked that question myself until I read the book. What this book does is that it goes deeper into the events and cultural factors that built up to Thermopylae and the role of that battle in the wider struggle between East and West at that point in history. The author also links it well with other historical events since especially the on-going wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. This is not to imply that it is a politically charged book. The author has done a great job IMO on focusing on the historical elements only and relating, where appropriate, to our present day events. I also liked the fact that the authors relies quite heavily on Herodotus, which is just a personal preference of mine (whatever historians may say Herodotus is the father of history).
Overall a thoroughly enjoyable read that will give you very good insights into Spartan culture and psyche and put the stand of Leonidas and others (not just Spartans) at Thermopylae and elsewhere into perspective.
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