On 13th September 490 B.C., the warlike Persian King Darius I landed his troops in the Greek plains of Marathon, threatening to attack the city of Athens. In response, the Greek city sent citizen soldiers to fiercely defend Attica. The battle played out, resulting in a victory for Athens, thus announcing its legitimacy to all the Greek cities, prompting the creation of the Delian League.
This book is a practical and accessible guide to understanding more about the Battle of Marathon, providing you with the essential information and saving time.
In 50 minutes you will be able to:
• Understand the expansionist desires of the Persian Empire and the Greek uprisings that were at the origin of the conflict
• Identify the main commanders and leaders who led the troops during the battle and how their decisions led to the outcome
• Analyze the consequences of the Greek victory and how this put an end to the first Greco-Persian War
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This book is a practical and accessible guide to understanding more about the Battle of Marathon, providing you with the essential information and saving time.
In 50 minutes you will be able to:
• Understand the expansionist desires of the Persian Empire and the Greek uprisings that were at the origin of the conflict
• Identify the main commanders and leaders who led the troops during the battle and how their decisions led to the outcome
• Analyze the consequences of the Greek victory and how this put an end to the first Greco-Persian War
ABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | History & Culture
50MINUTES.COM provides the tools to quickly understand the main events, people, conflicts and discoveries that played a part in the history of our world and influenced how we live today.
Our publications are easy to use and they will save you time. They provide the key historical information and cover an extensive range of topics, from the beginning of time to the more contemporary 20th century. These books are the perfect place to start if you want to become an expert on any aspect of world history quickly and efficiently.
