Marathon How One Battle Changed Western Civilization

Name: Marathon How One Battle Changed Western Civilization
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ISBN: 9781590205686

ISBN-10: 1590205685

ISBN-13: 9781590205686

Edition: 2011

Authors: Richard A. Billows

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In this comprehensive and engrossing treatment, published to coincide with the 2,500th anniversary of the historic Battle of Marathon, Billows captures the drama of the day and the ramifications it has had throughout Western history.

Book details

List price: $16.00
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Abrams, Inc.
Publication date: 11/1/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 304
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 0.594

Richard A. Billows is Assistant Professor of History at Columbia University.



Maps


Family Trees


Preface


Introduction: The Legend of Marathon



The Ancient Greeks in the Seventh and Sixth Centuries B.C.E.



The Rise of the Persian Empire



The Athenian City-State about 500 B.C.E.



The Growth of Conflict between Persians and Greeks



The Battle of Marathon



The Consequences of the Battle of Marathon


Chronology


Glossary of Terms


Further Reading and Bibliography


Acknowledgments


Index