The Tale Of The Great Persian War: From The Histories Of Herodotus (1861) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165697540)

The Tale of the Great Persian War: From the Histories of Herodotus is a book written by the ancient Greek historian Herodotus and translated into English by George Rawlinson in 1861. The book is a detailed account of the Persian War, which took place between 492 and 449 BC, and is considered one of the most important works of ancient history.The book is divided into nine chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the war. The first chapter provides an overview of the Persian Empire and its expansion under Cyrus the Great, while the second chapter describes the Persian invasion of Greece in 490 BC and the Battle of Marathon.The third chapter covers the period between the first and second Persian invasions of Greece, while the fourth chapter describes the second invasion and the Battle of Thermopylae. The fifth chapter covers the naval Battle of Salamis, while the sixth chapter describes the final land battle of the war at Plataea.The seventh and eighth chapters provide a detailed account of the aftermath of the war, including the rebuilding of Athens and the establishment of the Delian League. The final chapter covers the legacy of the war and its impact on Greek culture and society.Overall, The Tale of the Great Persian War is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important events in ancient history, and remains a valuable resource for scholars and students of the period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Herodotus
ISBN-10: 1165697548
ISBN-13: 9781165697540
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 492
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.44lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.99d