Libro VIII de la Historia de Heródoto
by Herodotus
'Libro VIII de la Historia de Heródoto' Summary
The book begins with a description of the Persian Empire and its vast army. It then discusses the Greek city-states and their preparations for war. The book then covers the Battle of Thermopylae, where a small force of Greeks held off the Persian army for three days. The book then covers the Battle of Salamis, where the Greek navy defeated the Persian navy. The book ends with a discussion of the aftermath of the war and the impact it had on the development of ancient Greece.Book Details
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