| Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae Contributor(s): Pressfield, Steven (Author), Guidall, George (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1501259288 ISBN-13: 9781501259289 Publisher: Recorded Books on Brilliance Audio OUR PRICE: $8.49 Product Type: MP3 CD - Other Formats Published: August 2015 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Historical - General - Fiction | War & Military |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.3" W x 6.7" (0.15 lbs) |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Mediterranean - Cultural Region - Western Europe - Cultural Region - Greece |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Gates of Fire puts you at the side of valiant Spartan warriors in 480 BC for the bloody, climactic battle at Thermopylae. There, a few hundred of Sparta's finest sacrificed their lives to hold back the invading Persian millions. The time they bought enabled the Greeks to rally--saving, according to ancient historian Herodotus, "Western democracy and freedom from perishing in the cradle." How did the Spartans accomplish this superhuman feat? This is what the King of Persia hopes to learn from the sole Spartan survivor. The squire's story indeed reveals the incredible rigors of Spartan training--and more importantly, how the whole culture fostered the mindset of fearlessness. Steven Pressfield has skillfully combined scholarship and storytelling to bring the whole world of ancient Sparta brilliantly to life. George Guidall's dramatic delivery enhances the richness and feeling of this inspired recreation. |