Contents
King of kings, ruler of the lands: The Rise of Persia
The best by far: The Rise of Athens
The origins of great troubles: The Ionian Revolt
Grant me vengeance on the Athenians: Marathon
I will make all lands one land: The Return of the Great King
Pray to the winds: Artemisium and Thermopylae
Fire and fierce Ares: The Fall of Athens
Razor’s edge: Autumn 480 to Spring 479
The most glorious victory ever known: Plataea
Freedom first and foremost: Mycale and Afterwards