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Who Really Won the Battle of Marathon?

A Bold Re-appraisal of One of History’s Most Famous Battles

By: Constantinos Lagos,Fotis Karyanos

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Who Really Won the Battle of Marathon?

A Bold Re-appraisal of One of History’s Most Famous Battles

By: Constantinos Lagos,Fotis Karyanos

The Battle of Marathon in 490 BC, where an Athenian-led Greek force defeated a Persian invasion, is one of the most decisive battles in Antiquity and has been studied for centuries. It is famed as a triumph of the Greek hoplite heavy infantry phalanx against massively superior Persian numbers. But this exciting re-assessment of the evidence, including new archaeological findings, overturns many long-held assumptions. In particular the authors argue that the Greek numerical inferiority was less marked than previously thought, largely because the hoplites were accompanied by many light infantrymen who are given unprecedented credit for their role in the fighting. The contribution of these poorer citizens, it is argued, led to the immediate strengthening of democracy in Athens. The authors also tackle the much-debated mystery of the whereabouts of the Persian cavalry, generally thought to have been absent on the day of battle. Their bold answer is that it was not only present but played a central role in the fighting. However, the Greeks managed to defeat the Persian cavalry by their ingenious use of the terrain. Karyanos and Lagos also claim to have located the site of the Greek camp. This thoroughly researched and compelling re-assessment is an exciting new take on this justly famous event.

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Pen and Sword Military

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1526758091

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Philip, Prince of Greece

The Duke of Edinburgh's Early Life and the Greek Succession

By: Constantinos Lagos,John Carr

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Philip, Prince of Greece

The Duke of Edinburgh's Early Life and the Greek Succession

By: Constantinos Lagos,John Carr

Many books have been written about the life of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, yet there always seem to be corners of his long life that have remained unexplored. In this long look back into his early years, Constantinos Lagos and John Carr uncover hitherto unknown aspects of Philip's life as a Greek prince and his gradual transformation from a mere appendage of the troubled Greek royal family to an enduring pillar of the British monarchy. For the first time, Lagos and Carr delve into neglected Greek archives for a fascinating picture of Philip's early Greek life and the constant insecurity that dogged his steps as his father Prince Andrew of Greece and mother Princess Alice struggled to order their own lives in the maelstrom of unstable and often violent Greek politics in a Europe sliding towards world war. The Greek royal family, in which Philip has his roots, is dealt with at length, to bring out the particular family history and circumstances that played no small part in shaping his personality. Anyone curious about how Prince Philip actually grew up will find in this book a wealth of eye-opening, often startling details that will add more brush strokes to the portrait of the often-elusive but real Prince Philip.

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Pen and Sword History

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1526790831

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Who Really Won the Battle of Marathon?

A Bold Re-appraisal of One of History's Most Famous Battles

By: Constantinos Lagos,Fotis Karyanos

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Who Really Won the Battle of Marathon?

A Bold Re-appraisal of One of History's Most Famous Battles

By: Constantinos Lagos,Fotis Karyanos

“An excellent book” that takes a new look at the historic clash between the ancient Greeks and Persians (Army Rumour Service). The Battle of Marathon in 490 BC, in which an Athenian-led Greek force defeated a Persian invasion, is one of the most decisive battles in antiquity, studied for centuries. It is famed as a triumph of the Greek hoplite heavy infantry phalanx against massively superior Persian numbers. But this exciting reassessment of the evidence, including new archaeological findings, overturns many long-held assumptions. In particular, the authors argue that the Greek numerical inferiority was less marked than previously thought, largely because the hoplites were accompanied by many light infantrymen who are given unprecedented credit for their role in the fighting. The contribution of these poorer citizens, it is argued, led to the immediate strengthening of democracy in Athens. Also tackled is the much-debated mystery of the whereabouts of the Persian cavalry, generally thought to have been absent on the day of battle. Their bold answer is that it was not only present but played a central role in the fighting. However, the Greeks managed to defeat the Persian cavalry by their ingenious use of the terrain. The authors also claim to have located the site of the Greek camp. This thoroughly researched and compelling reassessment is an exciting new take on this justly famous event.

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1526758075

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9781526758071

Philip, Prince of Greece

The Duke of Edinburgh's Early Life and the Greek Succession

By: Constantinos Lagos,John Carr

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The Duke of Edinburgh's Early Life and the Greek Succession

By: Constantinos Lagos,John Carr

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Who Really Won the Battle of Marathon?

Who Really Won the Battle of Marathon?

Philip, Prince of Greece

Philip, Prince of Greece

Who Really Won the Battle of Marathon?

Who Really Won the Battle of Marathon?

Philip, Prince of Greece

Philip, Prince of Greece

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