Marathon: How One Battle Changed Western Civilization

Billows, Richard A.

ISBN 10: 159020168X / ISBN 13: 9781590201688

Published by Abrams Press, 2010

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Synopsis:

Published to coincide with Marathon's 2500th anniversary, a riveting history of the historic battle

The Battle of Marathon in 490 B.C. is not only understood as the most decisive event in the struggle between the Greeks and the Persians, but can also be seen as perhaps the most significant moment in our collective history.

10,000 Athenian citizens faced a Persian military force of more than 25,000. Greek victory appeared impossible, but the men of Athens were tenacious and the Persians were defeated. Following the battle, the Athenian hoplite army ran 26.5 miles from Marathon to Athens to defend their port from the Persian navy. Although they had just run the great distance in heavy armor, the Athenians won the battle and drove the Persian forces from Attica. Greek freedom ensued and the achievements of the culture became much of the basis for Western civilization.

In this comprehensive and engrossing treatment, Richard Billows captures the drama of that day 2500 years ago and the ramifications it has had throughout Western history.

About the Authors: Richard A. Billows, Ph.D., is a professor at Columbia University specializing in Ancient Greek and Roman history and Greek epigraphy. In addition to Marathon he is the author of Antigonos the One-Eyed and the Creation of the Hellenistic State, Kings and Colonists: Aspects of Macedonian Imperialism, and Julius Caesar: The Colossus of Rome. He lives in New York City.

Richard A. Billow is a professor at Columbia University specializing in Ancient Greek and Roman history and Greek epigraphy. He lives in New York City.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Marathon: How One Battle Changed Western ...
Publisher: Abrams Press
Publication Date: 2010
Binding: hardcover
Condition: Very Good