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History Of Xerxes The Great Etc
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Author : Jacob ABBOTT
language : en
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Release Date : 1850
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History Of Xerxes The Great
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Author : Jacob Abbott
language : en
Publisher: Blurb
Release Date : 2017-10-15
History Of Xerxes The Great written by Jacob Abbott and has been published by Blurb this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-15 with History categories.
The story of Xerxes the Great (circa 519-465 BC), the fourth king of the Persian Achaemenid Empire, includes the battles of Thermopylae and Salamis, famous in their own right-and which were pivotal to world and European history. The tale, woven by classic master storyteller Jacob Abbott is, as usual, free from the dry stuffiness which mars conventional historical accounts. Beginning with Xerxes' family background, the action starts straightaway with his interactions with Egypt and Greece, and the preparations for the invasion of that latter nation. Abbott's narration, based on meticulous research and primary sources, reveals the immense size of the Persian army, and that their ultimate intention was to conquer all of Europe. The Greek defensive preparations-spearheaded by the astonishing Spartans-are then reviewed. The mighty clash-and sacrifice-of the main Persian force and the 300 Spartans under Leonidas at Thermopylae forms one of the centerpieces of the work. It is followed by the equally important burning of Athens and the Battle of Salamis, where the Persian fleet was destroyed. Finally, faced with stalemate in Greece and rebellion at home, Xerxes was forced to return to Persia. His army, routed at the Battle of Plataea, followed him home, and the Persian attempt to seize Europe was definitively defeated. Cover image: Detail from Wilhelm von Kaulbach's Die Seeschlacht bei Salamis (1868).
History Of Xerxes The Great
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Author : Jacob Abbott
language : en
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Release Date : 1850
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History Of Xerxes The Great
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Author : JACOB. ABBOTT
language : en
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Release Date : 2018
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History Of Xerxes The Great Classic Reprint
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Author : Jacob Abbott
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2017-11-09
History Of Xerxes The Great Classic Reprint written by Jacob Abbott and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-09 with categories.
Revisit the famous battle of The 300 in Jacob Abbott's History of Xerxes the Great. Xerxes was Persian Emperor during their war with the Greeks in the 5th Century B.C.E. Jacob Abbott was a writer of popular histories and biographies, and in this book he tells the story of Xerxes' triumph over the Greeks with compelling style, often relating dramatic speeches by significant historical figures. Xerxes was the Emperor of the powerful Persian Empire. His father was King Darius, but his mother Atossa was a daughter of the admired Persian leader Cyrus the Great. His heritage as part of the Cyrus line catapulted him to the throne over Darius' other children. Xerxes promptly convened a council to prepare to attack Egypt, since the Persians were still outraged by the Ionian rebellion. But some urged Xerxes to invade Greece instead, and after being visited on successive nights by three phantoms, Xerxes finally resolved to invade Greece. Abbott vividly dramatizes these council speeches and phantom visits. As Abbott explains, legend and historical facts often become inseparable, and in such cases it is important for people to know the stories which have been in circulation for thousands of years. This is the approach taken throughout the book, particularly in the sections about Persia's defeat of Greece at the famous Battle of Thermopylae. Xerxes' victory over 300 Spartans has been repeatedly portrayed in literature and film, albeit from a Hellenic point of view. Abbott also relates significant parts of the story from the Greek perspective, departing from Xerxes' actions to praise the character and cunning of the Spartans. He contrasts the nobility of the Spartans with the barbarity of Xerxes, yet praises Xerxes accomplishments, which included later burning Athens to the ground. History of Xerxes the Great contains observations about the subjects of the story that make them more intriguing. The Spartan obsession with personal appearance and long hair, for example, is a fascinating topic in one chapter. The precise words spoken by the Oracle at Delphi is another. History of Xerxes the Great is a page-turning history that will please readers of all ages. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Hist Of Xerxes The Grt
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Author : Jacob 1803-1879 Abbott
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-08-28
Hist Of Xerxes The Grt written by Jacob 1803-1879 Abbott and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-28 with History categories.
History Of Xerxes The Great Makers Of History
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Author : Jacob Abbott
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
History Of Xerxes The Great Makers Of History written by Jacob Abbott and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with categories.
History Of Xerxes The Great Etc
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Author : Jacob ABBOTT
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1854
History Of Xerxes The Great Etc written by Jacob ABBOTT and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1854 with categories.
Xerxes
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Author : Jacob Abbott
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2019-11-26
Xerxes written by Jacob Abbott and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-26 with History categories.
Xerxes is a historical biography by Jacob Abbott. Xerxes I, generally known as Xerxes the Great, was the fourth King of the Achaemenid Empire in modern day Persia, ruling from 486 to 465 BC. Excerpt: "As the Pass of Thermopylæ was now in Xerxes's possession, the way was open before him to all that portion of the great territory which lay north of the Peloponnesus. Of course, before [Pg 225]he could enter the peninsula itself, he must pass the Isthmus of Corinth, where he might, perhaps, encounter some concentrated resistance. North of the isthmus, however, there was no place where the Greeks could make a stand. The country was all open, or, rather, there were a thousand ways open through the various valleys and glens, and along the banks of the rivers. All that was necessary was to procure guides and proceed."
History Of Darius The Great Etc
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Author : Jacob ABBOTT
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1850
History Of Darius The Great Etc written by Jacob ABBOTT and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1850 with categories.