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The Gates of Athens

Book One in the Athenian series
By Conn Iggulden
Series: Athenian
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The Gates of Athens by Conn Iggulden is a gripping historical fiction novel that transports readers to the early days of the Greco-Persian Wars. It follows the trials of Athens as it faces the immense might of the Persian Empire, focusing on the extraordinary leaders who must rally their people and decide the fate of their city-state. The narrative weaves action-packed battles with the political intrigue of ancient Greece, bringing to life a turbulent period in history.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy epic tales of ancient history, focusing on the clash between Greek city-states and the vast Persian Empire during the Battle of Marathon and the Battle of Salamis. With its rich historical detail and vivid character portrayals, it immerses you in the fearsome struggles and politics of classical Greece.

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The Gates of Athens

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Two and a half thousand years ago, the Greeks and the Persians fought an epic battle to decide the future of our world. This is their story.

490 B.C. Two great empires are about to go to war...

The momentous struggle between Athens and Sparta as rival powers and political systems will last for twenty-seven years (431 to 404 BC). It will end in the fall of a dynasty.

Filled with cunning political scheming, astonishing military prowess, invasions, treacheries, plagues, ambitions, virtues, and emotions and a lot of intrigue, Conn Iggulden brings to life one of the most thrilling chapters of the ancient world.

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Conn Iggulden's The Gates of Athens is praised for its thrilling retelling of historical events, with a particular highlight being the depiction of the Battle of Thermopylae, which is described as both stunning and inspiring. The book is noted for its nail-biting pace, absorbing narrative, and finely honed characters, turning the story into a gripping legend. It breathes new life into dramatic historical periods, making it a brilliant read.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405937351

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 March 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 322g

Pages: 464

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Conn Iggulden Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Penguin Books Series: Athenian

About the Author

CONN IGGULDEN is one of the most successful authors of historical fiction writing today, with bestselling series on Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan and the Wars of the Roses, as well as two stand-alone novels- Dunstan, set in the red-blooded world of tenth-century England and The Falcon of Sparta, in which Iggulden returns to the Ancient World. Both instalments of his Athenian series, The Gates of Athens and Protector, and his recent Golden Age series, Lion and Empire, are Sunday Times bestsellers. Tyrant follows on from the Sunday Times bestselling Nero in Iggulden's most recent series

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