The Story Of The Persian War: From Herodotus (1882)

The Story Of The Persian War: From Herodotus (1882) is a historical account of the Persian War as written by the Greek historian Herodotus. This book provides a detailed and comprehensive narrative of the conflict between the Persian Empire and the Greek city-states, which took place in the 5th century BC.The book begins with the rise of the Persian Empire and its expansion into Greece, and goes on to describe the various battles and campaigns that took place during the war. It also delves into the political and social factors that led to the conflict, including the role of Athens and Sparta in the war.Throughout the book, Herodotus provides a wealth of information about the cultures and societies of both the Greeks and the Persians, including their customs, beliefs, and military tactics. He also offers insights into the personalities and motivations of the key players in the conflict, such as Xerxes, the Persian king, and Themistocles, the Athenian general.Overall, The Story Of The Persian War: From Herodotus (1882) is an important historical document that provides a fascinating glimpse into one of the most significant conflicts of the ancient world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history, military strategy, or the clash of civilizations.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.