--- product_id: 148618828 title: "The Battle of Thermopylae: A Captivating Guide to One of the Greatest Battles in Ancient History Between the Spartans and Persians (Ancient Greek History)" price: "¥428" currency: JPY in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/148618828-the-battle-of-thermopylae-a-captivating-guide-to-one-greatest store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # The Battle of Thermopylae: A Captivating Guide to One of the Greatest Battles in Ancient History Between the Spartans and Persians (Ancient Greek History) **Price:** ¥428 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Battle of Thermopylae: A Captivating Guide to One of the Greatest Battles in Ancient History Between the Spartans and Persians (Ancient Greek History) - **How much does it cost?** ¥428 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/148618828-the-battle-of-thermopylae-a-captivating-guide-to-one-greatest) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description If you want to discover the captivating history of the Battle of Thermopylae, then keep reading... Free History BONUS Inside! The Battle of Thermopylae is one of the most famous battles in human history. It featured two of the ancient world’s most prominent cultures, the Achaemenid-led Persian Empire and the fragmented yet culturally advanced Greeks. It also included some of history’s most famous leaders, such as the Persian king Xerxes and the Spartan king and military general Leonidas. This glorification is apt only because the battle was indeed an important moment in the much larger conflict known as the Greco-Persian Wars. However, the Greeks lost this battle. In fact, it was a slaughter. Had it not been for some good fortune as well as an advantage in terms of equipment and fighting techniques, the Battle of Thermopylae could have gone down in history as the beginning of the end for one of the world’s great civilizations. That these soldiers were more willing to die than to surrender to the evil Persians is part of the reason why this battle has become so famous. It serves as a symbol of what people will do to protect their freedom and their homeland. Sure, much of our memory of the Battle of Thermopylae is glorified untruth, but no one can deny that the Greeks and the Persians, in late August or early September of 480 BCE, fought one of the most important battles in one of the most important wars of the ancient era. In The Battle of Thermopylae: A Captivating Guide to One of the Greatest Battles in Ancient History Between the Spartans and Persians , you will discover topics such as Leading up to The Battle of Thermopylae The Main Characters of the Battle of Thermopylae Greece and Persia Prepare for Battle The Battle of Thermopylae: Seven Days to Last the Test of Time Meanwhile, at Artemisium After the Battle of Thermopylae The Greek and Persian Armies And much, much more! So if you want to learn more about the Battle of Thermopylae, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button! Review: The Battle of Thermopylae - This book analyzes the dramatic events of the battle of the Thermopylae. It was a crucial battle that showed the courage of the Spartans against the Persian threat. It is a well-researched book. Review: The 300, or was it really?🤔 - I received an advance copy of this book so that I could submit an early review. However, I volunteered to do early reviews because I really like the Captivating History series. The books are written on a wide variety of historical subjects. They are relatively short, but packed with information, so the reader can understand the subject without making a huge time commitment. The book focuses on the Battle of Thermopylae but gives an overview of Xerxes invasion of Greece in order to put the battle into context. In addition to the battle itself, the book discusses the Persian king Xerxes and the Spartan king Leonidas, as well as the Battle of Artemisium, which was a naval battle that took place concurrently with Thermopylae. Although Thermopylae was significant in that it gave the Greeks time to regroup, I feel like it is placed too much at the center of this war, when it was really Salamis and Plataea that really turned the tide in the war. Overall, it is a good treatment of its subject. If you would like more context, Captivating History’s The Greco-Persian Wars is a great read. ## Features - GOOD ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #513,925 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #330 in Class Records & Lesson Books #4,816 in Education & Reference (Kindle Store) #8,004 in Professional & Technical | ## Images ![The Battle of Thermopylae: A Captivating Guide to One of the Greatest Battles in Ancient History Between the Spartans and Persians (Ancient Greek History) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81tPW0XWOlL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Battle of Thermopylae *by V***S on December 12, 2022* This book analyzes the dramatic events of the battle of the Thermopylae. It was a crucial battle that showed the courage of the Spartans against the Persian threat. It is a well-researched book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The 300, or was it really?🤔 *by J***N on April 30, 2019* I received an advance copy of this book so that I could submit an early review. However, I volunteered to do early reviews because I really like the Captivating History series. The books are written on a wide variety of historical subjects. They are relatively short, but packed with information, so the reader can understand the subject without making a huge time commitment. The book focuses on the Battle of Thermopylae but gives an overview of Xerxes invasion of Greece in order to put the battle into context. In addition to the battle itself, the book discusses the Persian king Xerxes and the Spartan king Leonidas, as well as the Battle of Artemisium, which was a naval battle that took place concurrently with Thermopylae. Although Thermopylae was significant in that it gave the Greeks time to regroup, I feel like it is placed too much at the center of this war, when it was really Salamis and Plataea that really turned the tide in the war. Overall, it is a good treatment of its subject. If you would like more context, Captivating History’s The Greco-Persian Wars is a great read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great history lesson. *by J***L on May 1, 2021* I chose this book because of the movie 300. Before the movie I had not even heard of the valiant stand if the 300. I enjoyed this book. 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