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The Battle Of Salamis
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Author : Barry Strauss
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2005-08-16
The Battle Of Salamis written by Barry Strauss and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-08-16 with History categories.
On a late September day in 480 B.C., Greek warships faced an invading Persian armada in the narrow Salamis Straits in the most important naval battle of the ancient world. Overwhelmingly outnumbered by the enemy, the Greeks triumphed through a combination of strategy and deception. More than two millennia after it occurred, the clash between the Greeks and Persians at Salamis remains one of the most tactically brilliant battles ever fought. The Greek victory changed the course of western history -- halting the advance of the Persian Empire and setting the stage for the Golden Age of Athens. In this dramatic new narrative account, historian and classicist Barry Strauss brings this landmark battle to life. He introduces us to the unforgettable characters whose decisions altered history: Themistocles, Athens' great leader (and admiral of its fleet), who devised the ingenious strategy that effectively destroyed the Persian navy in one day; Xerxes, the Persian king who fought bravely but who ultimately did not understand the sea; Aeschylus, the playwright who served in the battle and later wrote about it; and Artemisia, the only woman commander known from antiquity, who turned defeat into personal triumph. Filled with the sights, sounds, and scent of battle, The Battle of Salamis is a stirring work of history.
World History Readers
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Author : Curtis Kelly
language : en
Publisher: Seed Learning
Release Date : 2017
World History Readers written by Curtis Kelly and has been published by Seed Learning this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with categories.
The Greatest Battles In History
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Author : Charles River Charles River Editors
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2014-12-19
The Greatest Battles In History written by Charles River Charles River Editors and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-19 with categories.
*Includes pictures *Includes ancient accounts describing the battle *Includes a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "Forward, sons of the Greeks, Liberate the fatherland, Liberate your children, your women, The altars of the gods of your fathers, And the graves of your ancestors: Now is the fight for everything." - The Greek battle hymn sung before the Battle of Salamis according to Aeschylus The names of history's most famous battles still ring in our ears today, their influence immediately understood by all. Marathon lent its name to the world's most famous race, but it also preserved Western civilization during the First Persian War. Saratoga, won by one of the colonists' most renowned war heroes before he became his nation's most vile traitor. Hastings ensured the Normans' success in England and changed the course of British history. Waterloo, which marked the reshaping of the European continent and Napoleon's doom, has now become part of the English lexicon. In Charles River Editors' Greatest Battles in History series, readers can get caught up to speed on history's greatest battles in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. When the Spartans' famous and sacrificial stand at the Battle of Thermopylae ended, the Athenian fleet was forced to fall back, and Xerxes' massive Persian army marched unopposed into Greece before advancing on Athens. The Greek armies were scattered and unable to face the might of Persia, so Athens was forced to do the unthinkable: evacuate the entire population of the city to Salamis, from where the Athenians watched in horror as Xerxes' troops plundered the defenseless city, set it aflame, and razed the Acropolis. However, the Athenians remained belligerent, in part because according to the oracle at Delphi, "only the wooden wall shall save you." Indeed, this would prove true when Themistocles managed to lure the Persian fleet into the straits of Salamis. There, on a warm day in September 480 BCE, hundreds of Greek and Persian ships faced each other in a narrow strait between the Attic peninsula of Greece and the island of Salamis. The battle that ensued would prove to be epic on a number of different levels, as it set a precedent for how later naval battles were fought in the ancient Mediterranean, turned the tide in the Greeks' favor against the Persians in the Persian Wars, and ultimately played a role in Athens' rise to a preeminent role in the Hellenic world. Bereft of much of his fleet after Salamis, Xerxes feared being stranded on the wrong side of the Hellespont, as there was a chance Themistocles might take the allied navy north to destroy his bridge across the straits. Accordingly, he retreated with the greater part of his army, back through Thermopylae and then from there to Persia, and many of his men perished from lack of adequate supplies and disease. Thus, it can safely be said that while Thermopylae continues to be more celebrated and better remembered, Salamis was the decisive battle of the Second Persian War. A careful examination of the Battle of Salamis and its aftermath reveals that perhaps the most important aspect that the battle had on Greece was the fulfillment of the oracle's prophecy that a "wooden wall" would protect the Greeks against the Persians. The wooden wall of Greek ships proved to not only protect the Greeks from the invaders but also helped to propel the Greeks, particularly the Athenians, to a position of hegemony in the Mediterranean that was not surpassed until the rise of Rome several hundred years later. The Greatest Battles in History: The Battle of Salamis analyzes the history and legacy of one of antiquity's most important battles. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about the Battle of Salamis like never before, in no time at all.
The Battle Of Salamis
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Author : Barry S. Strauss
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
The Battle Of Salamis written by Barry S. Strauss and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Salamis, Battle of, Greece, 480 B.C. categories.
Democracy And Salamis
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Author : Emmanouil M.L. Economou
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2022-08-04
Democracy And Salamis written by Emmanouil M.L. Economou and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-04 with Political Science categories.
In this book, well-renowned international scholars discuss topics related to various aspects of the history of the Battle of Salamis, inspired by the democratic origins of the Greek naval victory at Salamis. They present deductions from the battle that can be useful for today, and seek answers for a more prosperous and brighter future for our societies. Their analyses are divided into five parts in the book: 1) The democratic implications of the Battle of Salamis; 2) The strategies that lead to monumental naval victories; 3) The institutional implications of the Battle of Salamis; 4) Various societal aspects of the Athenian democracy; 5) The interconnections between two glorious battles: Thermopylae and Salamis. This book is the first out of two edited volumes as a sequel of an international academic conference titled Salamis and Democracy: 2500 Years After that took place between October 3rd and October 5th, 2020, on the occasion of the 2500th anniversary of the great historical event of the Battle of Salamis, which saved Greek culture and the newly founded democratic regimes throughout the Hellenic world during the Classical period (508-323 BCE). The book is a must-read for scholars and students of history, political science, economics, and law, as well as policy-makers interested in a better understanding of classical, ancient, and political history, democracy, strategy, governance, and social choice.
The Battle Of Salamis
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Author : Richard Bruce Nelson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1975
The Battle Of Salamis written by Richard Bruce Nelson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with Salamis, Battle of, Greece, 480 B.C. categories.
A Victor Of Salamis
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Author : William Stearns Davis
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-18
A Victor Of Salamis written by William Stearns Davis and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with categories.
In this book, Davis tells the story of the Battle of Salamis, one of the most important naval battles in ancient Greek history. He explores the lives and motivations of the key figures involved in the battle, including Xerxes, Leonidas, and Themistocles. With its engaging narrative style and vivid descriptions, this book is an excellent introduction to the history of ancient Greece. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Salamis
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Author : Barry S. Strauss
language : en
Publisher: Vintage
Release Date : 2005
Salamis written by Barry S. Strauss and has been published by Vintage this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Salamis, Battle of, Greece, 480 B.C. categories.
In the channel between the Island of Salamis and the Greek mainland on a September morning in 480BC, two of the greatest civilisations the world has seen collideda The war which had raged for twenty bloody years reached crisis point. The Persians, led by Xerxes, had invaded Greece and taken half of it. The Greeks stood poised to strike back, but with only 370 ships facing an armada of almost 700 Persian vessels, the odds were not good. SALAMIS tells the gripping story of one month in 480BC, when the ancient world trembled at the outcome of the largest land / sea invasion ever attempted. And nothing would be the same ever again.
A Victor Of Salamis
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Author : William Stearns Davis
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2020-03-16
A Victor Of Salamis written by William Stearns Davis and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-16 with Fiction categories.
'A Victor of Salamis' by William Stearns Davis is a thrilling tale that transports the reader back to ancient Greece during the time of the Persian invasion. The hero, Glaucon, a young and accomplished Athenian athlete, has to flee his homeland and finds himself in the company of the Persian general Mardonius. Through a twist of fate, Glaucon saves Mardonius' life and is taken back to the Persian court where he is exposed to the opulence and allure of Persian culture. As he becomes increasingly enamored with Persian society and Mardonius' sister, Glaucon finds himself torn between his loyalty to Athens and his growing ties to the Persian empire.
Salamis
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Author : Barry S. Strauss
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
Salamis written by Barry S. Strauss and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with categories.