Idea of Marathon
«Clearly and engagingly written ... The great strength of this book is not just in its recreation of the narrative of the battle or excellent discussion of the historiographic problems surrounding it ... but also in its exploration of cultural history. Another particularly strong feature is that the book accords the Persians an integral place in the story and gives Persian cultural receptions of the battle their due ... This is a very good, stimulating book.»
The Classical Review
The Battle of Marathon changed the course of history in ancient Greece. To many, the impossible seemed to have been achieved - the mighty Persian Empire halted in its advance. What happened that day, why was the battle fought, and how did people make sense of it? This bold new history of the battle examines how the conflict unfolded and the ideas attached to it in antiquity and beyond. Les mer
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Bloomsbury Academic
- Innbinding
- Paperback
- Språk
- Engelsk
- Sider
- 256
- ISBN
- 9781350157590
- Utgivelsesår
- 2022
- Format
- 23 x 16 cm
Anmeldelser
«Clearly and engagingly written ... The great strength of this book is not just in its recreation of the narrative of the battle or excellent discussion of the historiographic problems surrounding it ... but also in its exploration of cultural history. Another particularly strong feature is that the book accords the Persians an integral place in the story and gives Persian cultural receptions of the battle their due ... This is a very good, stimulating book.»
The Classical Review
«A well thought out and organised treatment, clearly and economically written ... this is a good and worthwhile book.»
Classics for All
«Nevin’s book is an important contribution to the study of ancient Greek warfare.»
The Journal of Hellenic Studies
«Sonya Nevin’s sensible examination of the Battle of Marathon is a carefully crafted study of myth-busting importance. As she weaves together the story, she manages to give the Persians their rightful place in the battle without losing sight of the brilliance of the Greek effort. Balanced studies of this kind are much needed.»
Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones, Professor and Chair of Ancient History, Cardiff University, UK
«An exciting inclusion on a university reading list, but also has an immediacy and accessibility which would appeal to the informed general reader.»
Journal of Classics Teaching