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The Persian War from The Histories | [Herodotus]
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The Persian War from The Histories

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  • by Herodotus
  • Narrated by Roy Marsden
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  • LENGTH
    3 hrs and 55 mins
  • RELEASE DATE
    01-01-96
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In this, the first prose history in European civilization, Herodotus tells the heroic tale of the Greeks' resistance to the vast invading force assembled by Xerxes, King of Persia. Here are not only the great battles - Marathon, Thermopylae, Salamis - but also penetrating human insight and a powerful sense of epic destiny at work. Translated by George Rawlinson.

© and (P)2003 NAXOS AudioBooks Ltd.

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    Benedict San Francisco, US, Canada 01-18-04
    Benedict San Francisco, US, Canada 01-18-04 Member Since 2003
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    "This is great!"

    I am surprised at the low ratings for this history. I liked it so much that I listened to it many times before going on to the next book. The reading is impeccable, and the musical breaks are good.

    I learned a lot about life in those early times...that it was tough, especially if your king got a notion in his head to go avenge some slight he had endured. This is about a battle that involved a million men on the Persian side alone! Imagine the logistics...

    Ben

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    steve kearny, NJ, United States 05-25-11
    steve kearny, NJ, United States 05-25-11 Member Since 2009

    An avid reader, who also loves to listen.

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    I really enjoyed this listen and thought it was well done overall as it was both well written and narrated!

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