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the miraculous Greek victory at Marathon and its impact on Western civilization
xxxiii, 233 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
An empire made in war -- An empire rises -- Looking to the West -- Empire at last -- The rise of Darius -- Trial by fire -- The might of Persia -- The rise of Greece -- The rise of Athens -- A state created for war -- Sparta vs. Athens -- Preliminary moves -- Persia returns to war -- Ionia revolts -- Sparta saves Greece -- Ways of war -- Giant vs. Lilliputian -- Persian warfare -- Hoplite warfare -- The Western way of war -- Battle -- The Persians sail -- The Plain of Marathon -- The day before -- Battle -- The great debates.
Includes bibliographical references and index.