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Xerxes and the Invasion of Greece

Year

2009

Language

ENGLISH

Duration

30m

Rating

TVPG

Performers

Robert L. Dise

Written By

Robert L. Dise

Publication Information

The Great Courses

Summary

Follow the second phase of Persia's war against Greece, this time under the reign of King Xerxes. Professor Dise guides you through the details of three key battles: the Spartans' last stand at Thermopylae, the chaotic sea battle at Artemisium, and the Greek victory at Salamis, which crippled Persian morale.

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