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ISBN: 0988510618

ISBN13: 9780988510616

The Lion in the Gateway: The Heroic Battles of the Greeks and Persians at Marathon, Salamis and Thermopylae

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Item: The Lion in the Gateway: The Heroic Battles of the Greeks and Persians at Marathon, Salamis and Thermopylae
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By Mary Renault

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Book Overview

Subtitled, The Heroic Battles of the Greeks and Persians at Marathon, Salamis, and Thermopylae, this is a great retelling of those epic ancient battles which shaped the course of Western Civilization. All the great characters are there: Darius and Xerxes, the Persian Kings; the Greeks Themistocles, Alcibiades, and the Spartan for whom the book is named, Leonides, and many others. The book begins with the historical roots of the people of Ancient Greece and how they came to love their freedom more than anything else. Recommended for ages 9 - 12. This description may be from another edition of this product.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0988510618

ISBN13:9780988510616

Release Date:December 2013

Publisher:Hillside Education

Length:132 Pages

Weight:0.40 lbs.

Dimensions:0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Age Range:8 to 12 years

Grade Range:Grades 3 to 7

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Rated 5 stars
An Excellent Book and Author

By Thriftbooks.com User, March 1, 2010

SOMEONE, PLEASE REPRINT THIS BOOK!!!! This is a wonderful retelling of a fascinating period in history. The writer was immersed in the study of this time period, as evidenced by her works. The writing is engaging and this is the best account of the Persian Wars for children, grades 4-9 or so. It surpasses Alfred Church's book, The Story of the Persian War.

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By Thriftbooks.com User, November 29, 2009

The book is difficult to find, but this vendor had it and delivered it sooner than expected. I will buy from them again.

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Persian Invasion of Greece

By Thriftbooks.com User, February 6, 2007

An enthralling story, it tells of the crossing of the Hellespont by Xerxes' army and the battles fought against the invaders by the courageous Greeks; Pheidippides marathon run from Athens to Sparta and the heroic stand at Thermopylae by a handful of Spartans. The rich, detailed background of vengeful gods and venerable seers gives this brilliant version of the ancient myth a living realism.

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