Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae
By (author): "Steven Pressfield"
Publish Date:
October 20th 1998
ISBN055338368X
ISBN139780553383683
AsinGates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae
CharactersLeonidas, Xerxes I of Persia
Original titleGates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae
In 480 B.C., two million Persian invaders come to the mountain pass of Thermopylae in eastern Greece, where they are met by 300 of Sparta's finest warriors. The Greek loyalists battle for six days in a prelude to their ultimate victory.