Krentz, Peter
The Battle of Marathon
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300177664
- author:
- Krentz, Peter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 15.5 x 1.8 cm
- Genre:
- Battles & campaigns
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Battle of Marathon by Peter Krentz is a gripping account of one of ancient Greece's most pivotal battles. In 490 BCE, the city-state of Athens faced off against the invading forces from Persia on the plain of Marathon. The outcome of this battle would change Greek military history forever. Scholars have long debated the details of the Athenian victory, with some questioning the accuracy of their earliest surviving source, Herodotus. In this book, Peter Krentz presents a fresh analysis that challenges conventional wisdom and sheds new light on the events leading up to the battle. By combining ancient evidence with archaeological discoveries and modern reenactor accounts, Krentz offers a compelling narrative that reveals the Athenians' innovative tactics and their ultimate triumph. Krentz's research suggests that the Athenian army was not the disciplined formation of hoplites often assumed, but rather an irregularly armed mob that employed novel strategies to gain the upper hand. The author's meticulous examination of the evidence provides a nuanced understanding of this pivotal moment in Greek history.
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