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This is an in-depth examination of the Battle of Marathon and the controversies surrounding it. Full use is made of the major ancient sources and the debate over the value of Herodotus. The book covers the rise of the Persian Empire, relations between the Greeks and the Persian Empire and the Ionian revolt that set the stage for the Persian expedition in 490 that led to the Battle of Marathon. The book also examines the development of the Persian and Greek military systems, weapons, armor, fighting styles and military tactics. The battle itself is described along with the many questions, controversies and conflicting theories surrounding it, including an explanation of why the Athenians were able to defeat the mighty Persian Empire. The final chapter deals with the issue of the importance of the battle.

Marathon, Battle of, Greece, 490 B.C. --- Greece --- History --- Historiography.

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New text and full commentary for one of Herodotus' most varied books, covering the collapse of the Ionian Revolt and the glorious victory at Marathon, as well as court intrigue at Sparta, Kleomenes' grisly death, and Hippokleides' 'dancing away his marriage'. Suitable for undergraduate and graduate students, teachers and scholars.

Greece --- History --- Marathon, Battle of, Greece, 490 B.C. --- Marathon, Battle of (Greece : 490 B.C.). --- Persian Wars (Greece : 500-449 B.C.). --- 500-449 B.C. --- Greece. --- Marathon, Battle of, Greece, 490 B.C --- Marathon, Battle of, 490 B.C. --- Marathon, Battle of (Greece : 490 B.C.) --- Persian Wars (Greece : 500-449 B.C.) --- Iran --- Greece - History - Ionian Revolt, 499-494 B.C.

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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.

Marathon, Battle of, Greece, 490 B.C --- Marathon, Battle of, 490 B.C. --- Greece --- Iran --- Civilization --- History

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Marathon, Battle of, Greece, 490 B. C. --- Classical antiquities --- Bataille de Marathon, Grèce, 490 av. J.-C. --- Antiquités gréco-romaines --- Congresses --- Congrès

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