The battle of marathon in scholarship : research, theories and controversies since 1850 / Dennis L. Fink.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fink, Dennis L., 1942- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Marathon, Battle of, Greece, 490 B.C.

Greece--History--Persian Wars, 500-449 B.C--Historiography.

Greece.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (239 p.)

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This is an in-depth examination of the Battle of Marathon and the controversies surrounding it. Full use is made of the major ancient sources and the debate over the value of Herodotus. The book covers the rise of the Persian Empire, relations between the Greeks and the Persian Empire and the Ionian revolt that set the stage for the Persian expedition in 490 that led to the Battle of Marathon. The book also examines the development of the Persian and Greek military systems, weapons, armor, fighting styles and military tactics. The battle itself is described along with the many questions, controversies and conflicting theories surrounding it, including an explanation of why the Athenians were able to defeat the mighty Persian Empire. The final chapter deals with the issue of the importance of the battle.

Contents:

The major ancient sources evaluated

The Persian military

The Greek military

The rise of Persia

The Ionian Revolt

Persia and Greece, 492/490 bce

The battle

The importance of the Battle of Marathon.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-4766-1534-9