Salamis 480 BC

The naval campaign that saved Greece

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Salamis 480 BC

The naval campaign that saved Greece

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A highly illustrated account of the most important naval campaign of the ancient era, in which an outnumbered and fragile Greek alliance secured the glorious future of 5th-century Athens.

In 480 BC, the Greek and Persian fleets met in a battle in the strait between Attica and the island of Salamis. Although outnumbered, the Greeks delivered a crushing victory that ended the Persian threat to Greece.

This book draws on the findings of archaeological, technological and naval research, as well as on original historical sources to vividly recreate one of the most significant maritime campaigns in world history.

Table of Contents

Origins of the campaign
Chronology
Opposing commanders
Opposing forces
Opposing plans
The campaign to Salamis
'Salamis divine'
After the battle
The battlefield today
Bibliography
Index

Product details

Published 20 Jun 2010
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 96
ISBN 9781846036842
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 40 b/w; 57 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Campaign
Short code CAM 222
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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William Shepherd

William Shepherd studied classics at Clare College…

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Peter Dennis

Peter Dennis was inspired by contemporary magazine…

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