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Gates of Fire puts you at the side of valiant Spartan warriors in 480 BC for the bloody, climactic battle at Thermopylae. There, a few hundred of Sparta's finest sacrificed their lives to hold back the invading Persian millions. The time they bought enabled the Greeks to rally-saving, according to ancient historian Herodotus, "Western democracy and freedom from perishing in the cradle." How did the Spartans accomplish this superhuman feat? This is what the King of Persia hopes to learn from the sole Spartan survivor. The squire's story indeed reveals the incredible rigors of Spartan training-and more importantly, how the whole culture fostered the mindset of fearlessness. Steven Pressfield has skillfully combined scholarship and storytelling to bring the whole world of ancient Sparta brilliantly to life. George Guidall's dramatic delivery enhances the richness and feeling of this inspired recreation.… (lisätietoja)
So much different than most of my reading and so good! Character development, story, history (presumably accurate), and terrific insight into men, women, and children of an era that is largely unfamiliar to me.
The results of the Battle of Thermopylae (this story) and the following Battle of Salamis (see Carnage and Culture by Hanson) may be the reason that Western Civilization exists today. Overstated? I don't think so. ( )
This is a powerful book. I can't comment on the historical accuracy of the book, though it seems Steven Pressfield has taken great pains for authenticity. This is a great treatise on honor and duty, on the needs and responsibilities of society, and of the brutality (necessary or not) of war. ( )
La invasión persa de Grecia en el siglo V a.C. no se inicia con los mejores augurios: en el desfiladero de las termópilas un puñado de espartanos tiene en jaque al emperador hasta que sus poderosas tropas consiguen acabar con ellos. Pero Xeones sobrevive, y es capturado e interrogado por el historiador imperial, a quien le cuenta su vida. En su relato se entremezclan las vívidas descripciones de la vida en Esparta y el estremecimiento de las batallas con el trágico destino de Xeones, el misterio de sus amores, la grandeza de su entrega.
Les pages, tout à fait à la fin, où Leonidas explique à la femme pourquoi son mari et son fils ont tous deux été choisis pour faire partie des 300 (et donc, être sacrifiés), sont **exceptionnelles** ( )
Really fascinating novel of the Spartans and other Greeks and the last stand of the 300 at the narrow pass of Thermopylae in the late 400s BC in their fight against the Persians and allies of Xerxes. Offers good insight into their training, philosophy, and virtues of brotherhood, honor, etc. Some foul language and very bloody fighting could be a drawback for some readers. I would definitely read it again. ( )
Tiedot englanninkielisestä Yhteisestä tiedosta.Muokkaa kotoistaaksesi se omalle kielellesi.
Although extraordinary valor was displayed by the entire corps of Spartans and Thespians, yet bravest of all was declared the Spartan Dienekes. It is said that on the eve of battle, he was told by a native of Trachis that the Persian archers were so numerous that, when they fired their volleys, the mass of arrows blocked out the sun. Dienekes, however, quite undaunted by this prospect, remarked with a laugh, "Good. Then we'll have our battle in the shade." ---HERODOTUS, THE HISTORIES
The fox knows many tricks; the hedgehog one good one. ---ARCHILOCHUS
Omistuskirjoitus
Tiedot englanninkielisestä Yhteisestä tiedosta.Muokkaa kotoistaaksesi se omalle kielellesi.
For my mother and father
Ensimmäiset sanat
Tiedot englanninkielisestä Yhteisestä tiedosta.Muokkaa kotoistaaksesi se omalle kielellesi.
I had always wondered what it felt like to die.
Sitaatit
Tiedot englanninkielisestä Yhteisestä tiedosta.Muokkaa kotoistaaksesi se omalle kielellesi.
Gates of Fire puts you at the side of valiant Spartan warriors in 480 BC for the bloody, climactic battle at Thermopylae. There, a few hundred of Sparta's finest sacrificed their lives to hold back the invading Persian millions. The time they bought enabled the Greeks to rally-saving, according to ancient historian Herodotus, "Western democracy and freedom from perishing in the cradle." How did the Spartans accomplish this superhuman feat? This is what the King of Persia hopes to learn from the sole Spartan survivor. The squire's story indeed reveals the incredible rigors of Spartan training-and more importantly, how the whole culture fostered the mindset of fearlessness. Steven Pressfield has skillfully combined scholarship and storytelling to bring the whole world of ancient Sparta brilliantly to life. George Guidall's dramatic delivery enhances the richness and feeling of this inspired recreation.
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The results of the Battle of Thermopylae (this story) and the following Battle of Salamis (see Carnage and Culture by Hanson) may be the reason that Western Civilization exists today. Overstated? I don't think so. (