Marathon (Battles) (Battles That Changed the World)
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (538 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0791066797 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 112 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Child's book Phil Historian This book is intended for younger readers with only around 100 pages but quite a lot of info and pictures. the battle of Marathon was not well covered and space was lost discussing Thermopylae, Salamis, and Plataea. overall, if you want a quick introduction to this battle, it is ok. If you want a more detailed account you best look elsewhere.
Provides a historical account of the Greeks' defeat of the Persians on the Plain of Marathon.. Each book gives a historical account of a decisive battle -- its participants, the political climate leading to the engagement, and the deciding factors that ultimately led to a victory or defeat. Marathon, Hastings, Midway -- just a few of the major battles covered in this series, which introduces readers to the wartime engagements that changed the course of human history