About this title: In this brilliant examination of one of civilizations greatest stands, Cartledge illuminates how the confrontation between a huge army and a small group of defenders in 480 B.C. changed the way that generations would come to think about courage, combat, and death.
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Vintage
Date Published: 2007-11-06
ISBN-13:9781400079186ISBN:1400079187
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Edition: First U.S. Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: The Overlook Press
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9781585675661ISBN:1585675660
Description: Fine in Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Near-new condition. Appears unread. Small remainder mark on bottom. NO price clippings. Price inside dustcover: $30.00. 313 pages. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. Very-nicely illustrated throughout. Synopsis In 480 B.C., a huge Persian army, led by the inimitable King Xerxes, entered the mountain pass of Thermopylae to march on Greece, intending to conquer the land with little difficulty. But the Greeks, led by King Leonidas and a small army ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Overlook Press, Woodstock, NY
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9781585675661ISBN:1585675660
Description: Very Good in Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. xxxvii, 304 pp., illus., maps, biblio., index; 23 cm. Near fine. Tight, clean copy. Age toning. Dust jacket protected in a mylar book cover. "It is one of history's most acclaimed battles, one of civilization's greatest last stands. And in Thermopylae, renowned classical historian Paul Cartledge looks anew this history-altering moment and, most impressively, shows how its repercussions have bearing on us even today. The invasion of Europe by ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Vintage
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9781400079186ISBN:1400079187
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Vintage Books
Date Published: 2007-11-06
ISBN-13:9781400079186ISBN:1400079187
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Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. Near Fine in Near Fine dj. Third printing. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 313 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. Near Fine in Near Fine dj. Third printing. 313 pages. Illustrated with b&w photographs. Slight spine cant. Mylar wrapped, unclipped dj. "...renowned classical historian Paul Cartledge newly examines this history-altering moment and, mopst impressively, shows how its repercussions have bearing on us even today. ... read more
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Overlook Pr
Date Published: 2006-11-15
ISBN-13:9781585675661ISBN:1585675660
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"Cartledge provides a wonderful context for this pivotal battle in western civ. I have a better understanding of the emotional and intellectual life of the Spartans, the Athenians and the Persians."
"If you are a student of history, this one is five stars. I gave it three stars because the book was difficult to read because it is written by a British professor. I used the glossary often. Some of the terminology and the Latin or French quotes were beyond me and I couldn't always get the meanings from the context.
However, I recommend reading the book just to learn why the Battle of Thermopylae, though a defeat, quickly became a morale victory, and why the Spartans, though taking a suicidal stand, emphasized the Spartan values of devotion to competition and a devotion to the ideal of freedom."
"Very interesting from the perspective of someone who knows little ancient history, but the author couldn't figure out if he was writing for an academic or a general audience."
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