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  • Athenian Trireme vs Persian Trireme

    The Graeco-Persian Wars 499–449 BC

    by Nic Fields ...
    Series Book 122 - Duel
    A fascinating and detailed exploration of one of the most famous warships of the Ancient world - the trireme - and its tactical employment by the opposing sides in the 5th-century BC Graeco-Persian Wars.You may be familiar with the Athenian trireme – but how much do you know about the ram-armed, triple-oared warships that it dueled against at the battles of Artemision, Salamis and the Eurymedon ... Read more

    $16.79 USD

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  • The Great King

    by Christian Cameron ...
    Series Book 4 - The Long War
    The heroic story of Arimnestos of Plataea continues - a thrilling historical adventure set amid the epic struggle between Greece and Persia - perfect for fans of the blockbusting film 300.Slave, pirate, husband and lover: Arimnestos of Plataea has been many things in the course of his life. But men remember him best as one of the heroes of the Battle of Marathon, the epic victory that prevented ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

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    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Rage of Ares

    by Christian Cameron ...
    Series Book 6 - The Long War
    Arimnestos of Plataea was one of the heroes of the Battle of Marathon, in which the heroic Greeks halted the invading Persians in their tracks, and fought in the equally celebrated naval battle at Salamis.But even these stunning victories only served to buy the Greeks time, as the Persians gathered a new army, returning with overwhelming force to strike the final killing blow.For the Greeks, ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

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    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Histories

    by Herodotus, John Marincola ...
    Translated by Aubrey De Selincourt ...
    'The first example of non-fiction, the text that underlies the entire discipline of history ... it is above all a treasure trove' Tom HollandOne of the masterpieces of classical literature, The Histories describes how a small and quarrelsome band of Greek city states united to repel the might of the Persian empire. But while this epic struggle forms the core of his work, Herodotus' natural ... Read more

    $12.59 USD

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  • Ancient Greece

    by Mike Paine ...
    Series series Pocket Essential series
    Western civilization began with the Greeks. From the highpoint of the 5th century BC through the cultural triumphs of the Alexandrian era to their impact on the developing Roman empire, the Greeks shaped the philosophy, art, architecture, and literature of the Mediterranean world. Beginning with the Homeric period, once believed to be a realm of myth, Paine takes the reader on a journey through ... Read more

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  • The Shield and the Sword

    by Ernle Bradford ...
    An authoritative history of the Knights of St. John, from Jerusalem to Malta, told by the bestselling author of The Great Siege.Known by many names through their centuries-long career, The Knights Hospitaller of Saint John dedicated themselves to defending the poor and sick. First formed in Jerusalem during the Crusades of the eleventh century, the Order of Saint John grew in wealth and power ... Read more

    $14.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Spartan Way

    by Nic Fields ...
    "One of the best books about the ancient world I've ever read. . . . lively and informative." — Toy Solder & Model FigureFor a period of some 200 years, Sparta was acknowledged throughout the Greek world as the home of the finest soldiers—Xenophon called them "the only true craftsmen in matters of war." In this book, Nic Fields explains the reasons for this superiority, how their reputation for ... Read more

    $9.89 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Ancient Greeks at War

    Warfare in the Classical World from Agamemnon to Alexander

    by Simon Elliott ...
    "A detailed, insightful survey of Greek warfare" with illustrations and "many well-informed and highly perceptive observations" ( Choice).In this book, historian and archaeologist Simon Elliott considers the different fighting styles of Greek armies and discusses how Greek battles unfolded. Covering every aspect of warfare in the Ancient Greek world from the beginnings of Greek civilization to its ... Read more

    $12.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The War That Made the Roman Empire

    Antony, Cleopatra, and Octavian at Actium

    by Barry Strauss ...
    A “splendid” (The Wall Street Journal) account of one of ancient history’s most important and yet little-known wars, the campaign culminating in the Battle of Actium in 31 BC, whose outcome determined the future of the Roman Empire.Following Caesar’s assassination and Mark Antony’s defeat of the conspirators who killed Caesar, two powerful men remained in Rome—Antony and Caesar’s chosen heir, ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

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  • The First Clash

    The Miraculous Greek Victory at Marathon and Its Impact on Western Civilization

    by James Lacey ...
    **NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“A compelling and provocative read . . . With a soldier’s eye, Jim Lacey re-creates the battle of Marathon in all its brutal simplicity.”—Barry Strauss, author of Masters of Command**Marathon—one of history’s most pivotal battles. Its name evokes images of almost superhuman courage, endurance, and fighting spirit. In this eye-opening book, military analyst James Lacey ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

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  • The Battle of Salamis

    The Naval Encounter That Saved Greece -- and Western Civilization

    by Barry Strauss ...
    A brilliant and dramatic account of the most famous naval battle of the ancient world, coupled with an in-depth analysis of the diverse Persian empire and the birth of the Athenian empire.On a late September day in 480 B.C., Greek warships faced an invading Persian armada in the narrow Salamis Straits in the most important naval battle of the ancient world. Overwhelmingly outnumbered by the enemy, ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

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    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Campaigns of Alexander

    by Arrian ...
    Translated by Aubrey De Selincourt ...
    Although written over four hundred years after Alexander's death, Arrian's account of the man and his achievements is the most reliable we have. Arrian's own experience as a military commander gave him unique insights into the life of the world's greatest conqueror.He tells of Alexander's violent suppression of the Theban rebellion, his defeat of Persia and campaigns through Egypt and Babylon - ... Read more

    $11.39 USD