Marathon how one battle changed Western civilization
Traces the decisive military confrontation between Greek and Persian forces that led to an unexpected victory for the Greeks and the establishment of Greek cultural practices that became the basis for much of Western civilization.
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| Language: | English |
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New York ; London :
Overlook Duckworth,
2010.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
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