About this title: A scholar who has reexamined the original sources for this stirring narrative presents an exciting, perceptive work of military history and a shrewd analysis of the cultural differences between and within the contending Persian and Greek factions.
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date Published: 2005-06-28
ISBN-13:9780743244510ISBN:0743244516
Description: Like New. May be shiny, in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, no damage to binding, may have a remainder mark. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date Published: 2004-06-29
ISBN-13:9780743244503ISBN:0743244508
Description: Fair. Coffee-colored spotting on two pages and bottom edge. Minor edge wear. Otherwise in nice shape. NOT an ex-library book; no publisher's remainder marks. Hardcover, with dust jacket. Military (APO/FPO) orders are welcomed-Thank you for your service. read more
Edition: First edition.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780743244503ISBN:0743244508
Description: VG in VG jacket. EXCELLENT CONDITION, with only minor indications of its library past ('Pierce County Library' stamped on top edge, 2" barcode sticker on back of DJ) Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 320 p. Contains: Illustrations. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date Published: 2005-06-28
ISBN-13:9780743244510ISBN:0743244516
Description: Like New. Near Fine w/Remainder Mark. On a late September day in 480 B.C., Greek warships faced an invading Persian armada in the narrow Salamis Straits in the most important naval battle of the ancient world. Overwhelmingly outnumbered by the enemy, the Greeks triumphed through a combination of strategy and deception. More than two millennia after it occurred, the clash between the Greeks and Persians at Salamis remains one of the most tactically brilliant battles ever fought. The Greek ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780743244510ISBN:0743244516
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date Published: 2005-06-28
ISBN-13:9780743244510ISBN:0743244516
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date Published: 6/29/2004
ISBN-13:9780743244503ISBN:0743244508
Description: Good. 0743244508 Ex-library book with usual markings. Clean text. SATISF GNTD + SHIPS W/IN 24 HRS. Ships in a padded envelope with free tracking.10, 188. read more
"Barry Strauss' The Battle of Salamis provides a good rendering of this important sea battle that turned back the invasion of Greece, led by Persian King Xerxes. After breaking through the defensive position of the Spartans at Thermopylae, the Persian army then moved southward and sacked Athens. All that stood between Xerxes and the taking of Greece was the Greek fleet.
This book begins with a description of the basic ship, the trireme, to help provide the reader with some context. Also, the events leading up to Salamis are discussed. Some of the intriguing personalities, such as Queen Artemisia, who commanded part of the Persian fleet, are well described and add depth to the discussion.
Heavily outnumbered by the great fleet of Xerxes (which did not feature, ironically, Persian ships), the Greeks gathered their fleet at the island of Salamis. The Greeks faced internal disagreement, with the Athenian Themistocles contending with a not very cohesive alliance.
The battle itself began with the Persian fleet moving into position, rowing during the evening. On the one hand, this led to a modest surprise as they emerged at Salamis; the down side was that those rowing the ships were exhausted and, possibly, not in the best shape for a major battle. The next day, the Greek fleet attacked and, due to a variety of factors, smashed the Persian fleet and sent it in chaotic retreat. Greek ships picked off retreating ships easily, inflicting extremely heavy losses.
The book concludes with the telling of Xerxes' retreat, of the sad picture of the Athenian hero, Themistocles, ending up begging Xerxes' successor, Artaxerxes, for some position with the Persian Empire.
Overall, this is a valuable and readable book examining what is termed the Greek "Gettysburg" by the author. The aftereffects of the failure of the Persian attack could be better described. The reader might wish more detail on the context of the death of Xerxes. Nonetheless, a book worth reading for those interested in this period in history."
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