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  • The Battle of Thermopylae

  • A Captivating Guide to One of the Greatest Battles in Ancient History Between the Spartans and Persians
  • By: Captivating History
  • Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
  • Length: 1 hr and 18 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (41 ratings)

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The Battle of Thermopylae

By: Captivating History
Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
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If you want to discover the captivating history of the Battle of Thermopylae, then pay attention....

The Battle of Thermopylae is one of the most famous battles in human history. It featured two of the ancient world’s most prominent cultures, the Achaemenid-led Persian Empire and the fragmented yet culturally advanced Greeks. It also included some of history’s most famous leaders, such as the Persian king Xerxes and the Spartan king and military general Leonidas.

This glorification is apt only because the battle was indeed an important moment in the much larger conflict known as the Greco-Persian Wars. However, the Greeks lost this battle. In fact, it was a slaughter. Had it not been for some good fortune as well as an advantage in terms of equipment and fighting techniques, the Battle of Thermopylae could have gone down in history as the beginning of the end for one of the world’s great civilizations.

That these soldiers were more willing to die than to surrender to the evil Persians is part of the reason why this battle has become so famous. It serves as a symbol of what people will do to protect their freedom and their homeland. Sure, much of our memory of the Battle of Thermopylae is glorified untruth, but no one can deny that the Greeks and the Persians, in late August or early September of 480 BCE, fought one of the most important battles in one of the most important wars of the ancient era.

In this audiobook, you will discover topics such as

  • Leading up to the Battle of Thermopylae
  • The main characters of the Battle of Thermopylae
  • Greece and Persia prepare for battle
  • The Battle of Thermopylae: Seven days to last the test of time
  • After the Battle of Thermopylae
  • The Greek and Persian armies
  • And much, much more!

So if you want to learn more about the Battle of Thermopylae, buy this book now!

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A Detailed Account

This is the story of the epic battle told in detail. Here is a lot more here than you ever learned in school.

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The Best

If you are interested in the historical background surrounding the Battle of Thermopylae, this is an excellent resource. It is thought-provoking and gives a good account of the events surrounding the epic battle.

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I'm Happy With It

Once I got into the book I stayed up half the night finishing. It puts Thermopylae in context as not just a heroic misadventure, but a key battle in this struggle for the survival of western civilization.

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Great Book

Well written interesting book. Never slow or boring. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to it. Recommended

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Well Done

I love the author's writing style and easy-to-follow narrative of events. The reader is informed with a TON of information about the context of this conflict that is usually left out in more simplistic retellings while keeping it a well-paced and enjoyable book.

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It's a good book!

It's a good book. Most of what I thought I knew about Thermopylae was wrong. Enlightening and entertaining.

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A Nice Overview

The book is somewhat hard to follow in that the Author introduces a cast of characters that almost equals the number of Spartans at Thermopylae.

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Excellent Overview

This book provides an excellent overview surrounding this famous battle. It's somewhat of a summary and analysis of some of Herodotus's Histories.

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This Book Has Better Analysis

I have read three books on the battle of Thermopylae, as it is one of my favorite battles in all of history. I must say, this one is by far the best, and I would be surprised if it is not considered the definitive book on this famous battle.

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A Terrific Book

Simply a terrific wonderful book that every person who is interested in History and Battles and Wars should pick up.

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