| Race to Marathon Contributor(s): Greenwood, Jay (Author) |
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ISBN: 0692113312 ISBN-13: 9780692113318 Publisher: New Hickory Press OUR PRICE: $23.74 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Historical - Ancient - Fiction | Fantasy - Military - Fiction | Literary |
| Physical Information: 1.06" H x 6" W x 9" (1.64 lbs) 404 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
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| Publisher Description: The vast Persian Empire already dominates nearly half of the earth's entire population, but Persia's Great King now has his sights on Greece. Race to Marathon vividly imagines this key moment in history--the Battle of Marathon. The action unfolds through the stories of its participants--valiant women, fearsome warriors, and cunning leaders--woven into a fabric of intrigue and passion. All logic is on the side of the Persians, and the fate of the Greeks seems clear: death or enslavement. But on the battlefield, shrewd intuition, a zeal for glory, and the breathtaking feats of long distance runners help the Greeks. At home in Athens, wives, mothers, and daughters wage a war of wiles against traitors who plan to help the Persians capture the city. And the goddesses are watching. Race to Marathon builds to a stunning end, which demonstrates that the story of Marathon is as relevant today as it was when men and women of fortitude struggled to preserve their freedom. |
Contributor Bio(s): Greenwood, Jay: - Jay Greenwood has served as Chief Consultant in the California State Legislature for many years. His professional career has been devoted to writing about complex political issues, including extensive studies of the role of money in election campaigns as well as analyses of complex legislation dealing with wide ranging subjects. His work has resulted in numerous publications by the State of California over the last three decades. Jay is a veteran of the Vietnam War and, among other awards, he received the Vietnamese Medal of Honor. He has an undergraduate degree in English and a graduate degree in Political Science. |