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Livres anciens et modernes

Martin, Jon Edward

In Kithairon's Shadow: A Novel of Ancient Greece and the Persian War

I universe Inc, 2003

22,50 €

Kalamos Books

(STREETSVILLE, Canada)

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Détails

Année
2003
ISBN
0595299067
Lieu d'édition
Bloomington, IN
Auteur
Martin, Jon Edward
Éditeurs
I universe Inc
Edition
1st US Edition.
Thème
ANCIENT GREECE IN FICTION PERSIAN WAR PLATAEA
Description
S
Jaquette
Non
Etat de conservation
Comme neuf
Reliure
Couverture souple
Dédicacée
Non
Premiére Edition
Oui

Description

n 480 B.C., Xerxes I, king of the Persian Empire, led a vast and uncountable army intent on the domination of Europe. Only a tiny collection of Greek city-states stood in his path. At Thermopylae the Persians annihilated a small holding force commanded by King Leonidas of Sparta, then quickly marched on to Athens, reducing the city to ruins. Outnumbered and beset by treachery, Sparta, Athens and their allies gathered near the town of Plataea for one final battle. The future of Western civilization hung on the outcome. "In Kithairon's Shadow" is the story of five men from ancient Greece and the parts they would play in determining their future, and ours