Thermopylae 480 BC - Last Stand of 300

Informationen zum Autor Nic Fields, illustrated by Steve Noon Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung 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. This book is illustrated with colour artwork, maps and battle scenes. It is an analysis of the acts of resolute defence in the face of overwhelming odds. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Origins of the campaign Chronology Opposing commanders Opposing armies Opposing plans The campaign begins The battle of Thermopylae After Thermopylae The battlefield today Glossary and abbreviations Bibliography Index

Product details

• Authors: Nic Fields, Fields Nic
• Assisted by: Steve Noon (Illustration), Noon Steve (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.11.2007
• EAN: 9781841761800
• ISBN: 978-1-84176-180-0
• No. of pages: 96
• Dimensions: 185 mm x 250 mm x 8 mm
• Series: Campaign series; Campaign; Campaign; Campaign series
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; European History, HISTORY / Europe / General, Ancient Greece, HISTORY / Ancient / Greece, Warfare & defence, Ancient World, Ancient History