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The Killing Ground

- A Biography of Thermopylae
Af: Dr Michael Livingston, Myke Cole Engelsk Hardback

The Killing Ground

- A Biography of Thermopylae
Af: Dr Michael Livingston, Myke Cole Engelsk Hardback
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An exploration into why and how Thermopylae is one of the most blood-soaked patches of ground in history – and what its past can tell us about our future.

''Brilliantly demonstrated.'' - Tom Holland

Since the dawn of the Classical Era up to World War II, thousands have lost their lives fighting over the pass at Thermopylae. Historians Cole and Livingston provide an exciting account of each of the 27 battles and holding actions that took place. The epic events of 480 BC when 300 Spartans attempted to hold the pass has been immortalised in poetry, art, literature and film. But no history has ever detailed the other events from the very first battle through to the battles fought by Romans, Byzantines, Huns and Ottomans during the early and late medieval periods and finally the two desperate struggles against German occupying forces during World War II. The Killing Ground details the background and history of each conflict, the personalities and decision making of the commanders, the arms and tactics of the troops, and how each battle played out.

Cole and Livingston have surveyed the ground to provide a boots-on understanding of each battle. Their command of multiple ancient and medieval languages means they have provided their own translations of much of the source material, ensuring new insights into each battle. This uncompromising scholarship is woven together into a compelling and unforgettable history that grips the reader from start to finish.

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An exploration into why and how Thermopylae is one of the most blood-soaked patches of ground in history – and what its past can tell us about our future.

''Brilliantly demonstrated.'' - Tom Holland

Since the dawn of the Classical Era up to World War II, thousands have lost their lives fighting over the pass at Thermopylae. Historians Cole and Livingston provide an exciting account of each of the 27 battles and holding actions that took place. The epic events of 480 BC when 300 Spartans attempted to hold the pass has been immortalised in poetry, art, literature and film. But no history has ever detailed the other events from the very first battle through to the battles fought by Romans, Byzantines, Huns and Ottomans during the early and late medieval periods and finally the two desperate struggles against German occupying forces during World War II. The Killing Ground details the background and history of each conflict, the personalities and decision making of the commanders, the arms and tactics of the troops, and how each battle played out.

Cole and Livingston have surveyed the ground to provide a boots-on understanding of each battle. Their command of multiple ancient and medieval languages means they have provided their own translations of much of the source material, ensuring new insights into each battle. This uncompromising scholarship is woven together into a compelling and unforgettable history that grips the reader from start to finish.

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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 304
ISBN-13: 9781472858665
Indbinding: Hardback
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ISBN-10: 1472858662
Kategori: Ancient Greece
Udg. Dato: 1 feb 2024
Længde: 29mm
Bredde: 160mm
Højde: 242mm
Forlag: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Oplagsdato: 1 feb 2024
Forfatter(e): Dr Michael Livingston, Myke Cole
Forfatter(e) Dr Michael Livingston, Myke Cole

Kategori Ancient Greece

ISBN-13 9781472858665

Sprog Engelsk

Indbinding Hardback

Sider 304

Udgave

Længde 29mm

Bredde 160mm

Højde 242mm

Udg. Dato 1 feb 2024

Oplagsdato 1 feb 2024

Forlag Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

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