When vastly outnumbered Greeks defeated the Persians at the Battle of Salamis in 480 B.C., it was a military upset rarely equaled in human history. A scrappy, freedom-loving nation had beaten the ...
After the stunning victory at Salamis, Themistocles received a wreath of olive leaves in acknowledgement of his brilliance. A vote to decide who should receive the award for achieving the victory fell ...
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"First published March 6th 1913 ... Eighth edition, revised by C. J. Gadd, M. A., October 1932. Ninth edition 1936." ANCIENT HISTORY OF THE NEAR EAST FROM THE EARLIEST TIMES TO THE BATTLE OF SALAMIS ...
This engaging and informative account of the 480 B. C. showdown between Greece and Persia relies on the conflict's foremost ancient chronicler, Herodotus, whom Strauss deems an""excellent historian"" ...
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