The Persian War (Translations from Greek & Roman Authors)
By (author): "William Shepherd, William Shepard, Herodotus"
Publish Date:
January 1st 1942
ISBN0521281946
ISBN139780521281942
AsinThe Persian War (Translations from Greek & Roman Authors)
Selections from Herodotus' History which follow the events of the great war between the Greeks and the Persians. The translated extracts include Herodotus' descriptions of the preparations for war and of the great land- and sea-battles which took place. Linking commentaries explain Greek and Persian strategies and battle manoeuvres. Background information on the ships and on the soldiers fighting in the war is also given.