Persian Fire: The First World Empire and the Battle for the

Persian Fire: The First World Empire and the Battle for the West

In the fifth century B.C., a global superpower was determined to bring truth and order to what it regarded as two terrorist states. The superpower was Persia, incomparably rich in ambition, gold, and men. The terrorist states were Athens and Sparta, eccentric cities in a poor and mountainous backwater: Greece. The story of how their citizens took on the Great King of Persia, and thereby saved not only themselves but Western civilization as well, is as heart-stopping and fateful as any episode in history. Tom Hollandâ‚¬s brilliant study of these critical Persian Wars skillfully examines a conflict of critical importance to both ancient and modern history.
Country USA
Brand Anchor Books
Manufacturer Anchor
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780307279484
Color Tan
ReleaseDate 2007-06-12
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780307279484

Persian Fire: The First World Empire and the Battle for the West