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00The Battle Of Salamis In 480 B.C. Was The Most Important Naval Encounter Of The Ancient World. In The Narrow Strait Between The Island Of Salamis And The Greek Mainland, A Heavily Outnumbered Greek Navy Defeated The Persian Armada In A Brilliant Victory That Is Still Studied Today. The Greek Triumph At Salamis Stopped The Advancing Persians And Saved The First Democracy In History. It Made Athens The Dominant City In Greece, Gave Birth To The Athenian Empire, And Set The Stage For The Age Of Pericles. On The Persian Side, The Battle Of Salamis Also Featured History'S First Female Admiral And Sailors From Three Continents.The Battle Of Salamis Features Some Of The Most Fascinating Figures In The Ancient World: Themistocles, The Athenian Commander Who Masterminded The Victory (And Tricked His Fellow Greeks Into Fighting); Xerxes, The Persian King Who Understood Land But Not Naval Warfare; Aeschylus, The Greek Playwright Who Took Part At Salamis And Later Immortalized It In Drama; And Artemisia, The Halfgreek Queen Who Was One Of Xerxes' Trusted Commanders And Who Turned Defeat Into Personal Victory.In His Riveting Story Of This Clash On The Greek Seas, Classicist And Historian Barry Strauss Offers A New Indepth Account Of The Ancient Battle. Drawing On Recent Work In Archaeology, Meteorology, And Forensic Science As Well As On His Own Experience As A Rower (Both Navies Were Oar Powered), Strauss Revises Our Understanding Of One Of History'S Pivotal Wars And Of Herodotus'S Classic If Underrated Account Of It. But In Addition To Being Exciting Military History, The Battle Of Salamis Is Also A Vivid Analysis Of Ancient Culture.The Battle Of Salamis In 480 B.C. Was The Most Important Naval Encounter Of The Ancient World. In The Narrow Strait Between The Island Of Salamis And The Greek Mainland, A Heavily Outnumbered Greek Navy Defeated The Persian Armada In A Brilliant Victory That Is Still Studied Today. The Greek Triumph At Salamis Stopped The Advancing Persians And Saved The First Democracy In History. It Made Athens The Dominant City In Greece, Gave Birth To The Athenian Empire, And Set The Stage For The Age Of Pericles. On The Persian Side, The Battle Of Salamis Also Featured History'S First Female Admiral And Sailors From Three Continents.The Battle Of Salamis Features Some Of The Most Fascinating Figures In The Ancient World: Themistocles, The Athenian Commander Who Masterminded The Victory (And Tricked His Fellow Greeks Into Fighting); Xerxes, The Persian King Who Understood Land But Not Naval Warfare; Aeschylus, The Greek Playwright Who Took Part At Salamis And Later Immortalized It In Drama; And Artemisia, The Halfgreek Queen Who Was One Of Xerxes' Trusted Commanders And Who Turned Defeat Into Personal Victory.In His Riveting Story Of This Clash On The Greek Seas, Classicist And Historian Barry Strauss Offers A New Indepth Account Of The Ancient Battle. Drawing On Recent Work In Archaeology, Meteorology, And Forensic Science As Well As On His Own Experience As A Rower (Both Navies Were Oar Powered), Strauss Revises Our Understanding Of One Of History'S Pivotal Wars And Of Herodotus'S Classic If Underrated Account Of It. But In Addition To Being Exciting Military History, The Battle Of Salamis Is Also A Vivid Analysis Of Ancient Culture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Battle of Salamis'? A: 'The Battle of Salamis' focuses on the pivotal naval encounter that occurred in 480 B.C., detailing how the Greek navy, despite being heavily outnumbered, achieved a significant victory against the Persian armada, which had far-reaching implications for democracy and Western civilization.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Battle of Salamis' is Barry Strauss, a classicist and historian known for his expertise in ancient military history.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Battle of Salamis' is published in a hardcover binding, making it durable and suitable for long-term use.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Battle of Salamis'? A: The book contains 320 pages, offering a comprehensive exploration of the battle and its historical context.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'The Battle of Salamis' is available in the First Edition, published on June 29, 2004.
- Q: Is this book a used or new copy? A: 'The Battle of Salamis' is available as a new book, ensuring that readers receive a copy in pristine condition.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: The book explores themes of military strategy, democracy, and cultural analysis of ancient Greece, highlighting key figures such as Themistocles, Xerxes, and Artemisia.
- Q: What makes this battle historically significant? A: The Battle of Salamis is significant because it halted the Persian advance, preserved the first democracy, and led to the rise of Athens as a dominant power in the ancient world.
- Q: What prior knowledge is required to understand this book? A: While no extensive prior knowledge is required, readers may benefit from a basic understanding of ancient Greek history and the context of the Persian Wars.
- Q: Are there any illustrations or maps included in the book? A: The book may include illustrations or maps to help readers visualize the naval engagements and geography, although specific visual content details can vary by edition.