The battle for the west is one of those greatly accessible, pleasantly reading, and yet academically meaty history books. The fight on the banks of the hydaspes river in india was the closest alexander the great came to defeat. The persian invasion was a delayed response to the defeat of the first persian invasion of greece, which had been ended by the athenian v. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. This against all odds story is passed to us from the writings of the greek herodotus, who was not present at the battle himself. Battle of thermopylae stanford history education group. The battle was fought for over three days, at the same time as the naval battle of artemisium. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most. It took place simultaneously with the naval battle at artemisium, in august or september 480 bc, at the narrow coastal pass of thermopylae. Xerxes had amassed one of the largest armies yet known to man, while leonidass troops, a group of united spartans, thespians, thebans, and others, including slaves, were a. The battle of thermopylae was fought in 279 bc between invading gallic armies and a combined army of greek aetolians, boeotians, athenians, and phocians at thermopylae. One of the most remarkable actions in ancient or modern military history took place at thermopylae in 480bc. Battle of thermopylae ancient history encyclopedia. A campaign in context by rupert matthews online at alibris.
The subsequent greek victory at the battle of salamis left much of the persian navy destroyed and xerxes was forced to retreat back to asia, leaving his army in greece under mardonius, who was to meet the greeks in battle one last time. He well uses both modern and ancient sources to tell the story not just of the battle of thermopylae, but also of the whole war in which it took place. Aug 11, 2008 the battle of thermopylae by ruper matthews, 9781862274754, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This file is licensed under the creative commons attributionshare alike 3.
This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Rupert matthews is a professional historian with over 150 books, articles and other publications to his name. By the area do you find this evidence reliable and convincing. In this lesson, students examine four historians estimates of the number of participants in this battle and consider how the historians used evidence to support their historical claims. His work has been translated into 28 languages including sioux. Rupert matthews has personally examined the battlefield in order to try to explain how 300 spartans could hold at bay the hordes of the persian emperor xerxes. An account of the ancient battle between persia and the alliance of greek citystates, including the legendary 300 spartans. No aspect of the thermopylae campaign has given rise to greater. Jul 01, 2008 rupert matthrews is a professional historian with over 150 books, articles and other publications to his name.
A list of books by rupert matthews currently in print. He has written numerous magazine articles and newspaper columns, and has also presented his own show on the cable tv. Battle of thermopylae and 22 related entities entities finder. This passage from north to south along the east coast of the balkan peninsula requires use of the pass and for this reason thermopylae has been the site of several battles. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Apr 27, 2008 battle of thermopylae 480 bc part 1 of 3. Story, photos the battle of thermopylae between greeks led by leonidas and persians led by xerxes. Bibliography includes bibliographical references p. Rupert matthews has personally examined the battlefield in order to try to explain how 300 spartans could hold at bay the hordes of the persian emperor. Battle of thermopylae in popular culture wikipedia. The position of the greek army at the narrow pass at thermopylae was a tactical move, the idea that was the greek army was a lot smaller but because the pass was tight the persian army would not be able to overrun the greeks. The story of the heroic last stand of king leonidas and his 300 spartans at thermopylae in 480bc has been told many times. Thermopylae is the only land route large enough to bear any significant traffic between lokris and thessaly.
New perspectives on the battle of thermopylae by christopher matthew. Historical atlas of the world at war by brenda lewis. The fierce resistance of the spartanled army offered athens the invaluable time to prepare for a decisive naval battle. Decisive battles thermopylae greece vs persia youtube. Buy the battle of thermopylae by ruper matthews from waterstones today. Summary a history book that describes the key battle of ancient greece, fought between greeks and persians, putting the battle in context and revealing what it was like to fight at thermopylae. It took place simultaneously with the naval battle at artemisium, in august or september 480 bc, at the pass of thermopylae the hot gates. In september, the greeks defeated the persians at the naval battle of salamis, which led to the rapid retreat of xerxes. In 480 bce, persian king xerxes led a massive invasion of greece. For centuries, historians have argued over how many persians participated in the battle of thermopylae. Campaign in context, 0711227578 battlefield walks devon. An epic novel of the battle of thermopylae by steven. His books include england versus scotland in the great british battles series, and the battle of thermopylae and the battle of crecy in spellmounts campaign in context series.
It was fought between an alliance of greek citystates, led by sparta, and the persian empire of xerxes i. The battle of thermopylae was fought between an alliance of greek citystates, led by king leonidas of sparta, and the persian empire of xerxes i over the course of three days, during the second persian invasion of greece. Battle of the hydaspes, 326 bce, fourth and last pitched battle fought by alexander the great during his campaign of conquest in asia. Rupert matthews with his book explains in detail how ancient warfare was conducted. Rupert matthews freelance historian freelancer linkedin. A campaign in context has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Campaign in context, 0711227578 battlefield walks devon 0711228264 battlefield walks kent and sussex. The battle of thermopylae of 480 bce has long been a subject of cultural fascination, as it is perhaps the most famous military last stand of all time. Rupert matthews is a historian and published writer. The battle of thermopylae was one of the most important battles in western history. The battle of thermopylae download ebook pdf, epub.
Books a comprehensive list of books by rupert matthews currently in print. Last stand of the 300 by nic fields the persian army 560 330 bc by nick secunda the battle of thermopylae. Achetez neuf ou doccasion the battle of thermopylae. Rupert matthews the thermopylae campaign was the climactic event in over 20 years of war between the mighty persian empire and the collection of much smaller greek states that alone stood firm for freedom and. One of the most remarkable actions in military history took place at thermopylae in 480 bc. A campaign in context by rupert matthews featured image source. Langel took place over three days during the second persian invasion of greece.
Rupert matthrews is a professional historian with over 150 books, articles and other publications to his name. A critical point in this invasion was the battle for the pass at thermopylae hot gates in greek. No aspect of the thermopylae campaign has given rise to greater controversy than the size and composition of the army led by xerxes into. Battle of thermopylae for centuries, historians have argued over how many persians participated in the battle of thermopylae. Battle of thermopylae lesson plan tumwater school district. A history book that describes the key battle of ancient greece, fought between greeks and persians, putting the battle in context and revealing what it was like to fight at thermopylae. His books include england versus scotland in the great british battles series, and alexander the great at the battle of granicus and the battle of crecy in spellmounts campaign in context series. The battle of thermopylae was fought between an alliance of greek citystates, led by king leonidas i of sparta, and the achaemenid empire of xerxes i over the course of three days, during the second persian invasion of greece. Battle of thermopylae simple english wikipedia, the free. The battle of thermopylae, 480 bc, was a battle in the second persian invasion of greece. Battle of thermopylae project gutenberg selfpublishing. Historian rupert matthews is an established public speaker, school visitor, history consultant and author of nonfiction books, magazine articles and newspaper columns.
Battle of thermopylae date, location, and facts britannica. The remaining persian army, left under the charge of mardonius, was defeated in the battle of plataea by a combined greek army again led by the spartans, under the regent pausanias. Rupert matthews rupert matthews is an english author and politician. If it had not been for the determination of the spartans all of the greek city states may have lost everything, but thanks to their determination many of the people of ancient greece were saved, and it allowed for the naval battle to follow.
The battle of thermopylae by ruper matthews waterstones. May 31, 2014 this feature is not available right now. The following is an excerpt from his book the battle of thermopylae. It is not, because there is no evidence that proves it document d. The epic struggle between the greeks and the persians has inspired us all. Click download or read online button to get the battle of thermopylae book now. Rupert s books include the battle of thermopylae, hitler, military commander and alexander the great at the battle of the granicus. The gauls under brennus were victorious, and advanced further into the greek peninsula where they attempted to sack delphi but were completely defeated. After three days resisting the much larger persian army of xerxes i, greek forces were betrayed by ephialtes and sent into retreat by their leader, leonidas, who died during a final stand. And in case we have not attributed or misattributed any image, artwork or photograph, we apologize in advance. Ancient greece today we will look at what we remember about the ancient greeks. He is a member of the battlefields trust and other military. Document c ernle bradford who is the historian ernle. Descriptive texts and many photos of the battlefield and the modern.
621 832 432 444 596 626 760 392 85 471 301 45 488 1526 1018 856 1244 1318 1334 639 577 411 287 1324 671 529 731 582 1090 219 1046 910 504 1212 682 1092 169 313 419 1475 435 931 1234 1271 1133