Publisher's Synopsis
The History Of The Persian Wars V2: From Herodotus (1843) is a book that delves into the details of the Persian Wars, a series of conflicts between the Greek city-states and the Persian Empire in the 5th century BC. Written by the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, the book provides a comprehensive account of the events leading up to the wars, the battles themselves, and their aftermath.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of the wars. The first chapter introduces the Persian Empire and its ruler, King Darius, and describes his attempts to conquer Greece. The subsequent chapters detail the various battles that took place, including the famous Battle of Marathon and the Battle of Thermopylae.Throughout the book, Herodotus provides detailed descriptions of the armies and tactics used by both sides, as well as the political and social context of the conflicts. He also includes anecdotes and stories about individual soldiers and leaders, providing a vivid and engaging portrait of the wars.This edition of the book, published in 1843, includes extensive footnotes and annotations that provide additional context and background information. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history or military history more broadly.With English Notes, Examination Questions, And Indexes. In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
