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Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae |
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List Price: $7.99
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Manufacturer: Bantam
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780553580532
ISBN: 0553580531
Label: Bantam
Manufacturer: Bantam
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 480
Publication Date: 1999-08-31
Publisher: Bantam
Release Date: 1999-08-31
Studio: Bantam
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Editorial Reviews:
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The national bestseller!
At Thermopylae, a rocky mountain pass in northern Greece, the feared and admired Spartan soldiers stood three hundred strong. Theirs was a suicide mission, to hold the pass against the invading millions of the mighty Persian army.
Day after bloody day they withstood the terrible onslaught, buying time for the Greeks to rally their forces. Born into a cult of spiritual courage, physical endurance, and unmatched battle skill, the Spartans would be remembered for the greatest military stand in history--one that would not end until the rocks were awash with blood, leaving only one gravely injured Spartan squire to tell the tale....
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Summary: Fine historical novel
Comment: Really enjoyed this page turner. Plus it does a fine job of summarizing the Persian Wars.
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Summary: Captivating!
Comment: Although the martial nature of this book makes blood, guts and foul language seem appropriate, an edited copy might be in line here for the young or tender. That said, the story is absolutely captivating. I feel like I was there. Not only has Pressfield painted an accurate picture of Herodotus' account, he has filled in the lines with a realistic story line that forces the reader to think deeply about love, courage, patriotism and freedom. This is not just a war story, it is a penetrating look into our humanity. It is an inspiring novel that makes one wonder at ones own dedication to freedom, family and fraternity.
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Summary: Good blend of history and fiction.
Comment: Gates of Fire is the tale of the heroic 300 Spartans who made their stand at Thermopylae through the eyes of a fictitious by-stander.
This book is fairly engaging though many parts do drag and take some time and dedication to get through.
If you're interested in Greek history and don't mind this not being a full blown history book it is definitely worth reading.
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Summary: A Great Great Read
Comment: Before I bought this I said to myself, "What more can be said about the brave 300?" Now I realize, plenty! This is a very well-written book and offers a total immersion in the sounds and sights of ancient history. You will receive an education and also be enthralled at the same time. This one is really worth getting!
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Summary: Buy this book!!!
Comment: The story is focused around the Persian invasion of Greece and the battle of Thermopylae. I found that this book brought me closer to the main characters more than any other book I have ever read. Stephen Pressfield has mastered character creation and has captured the essence of Spartan lifestyle. After reading this book it became obvious to me that Steven Pressfield did his homework, this is no fanciful tale and is likely one of the most accurate depictions of Spartan warfare and close quarter combat. I would recommend this book to anyone who is minutely interested in ancient history, military, culture, or warfare. However, this book is not for the faint of heart is very gritty, violent, bloody and vulgar as warfare at that time was. I give this book five out of five stars. Although this isn't the greatest book I've ever read it is certainly in my top 10.
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