Lords of the Sea: The Epic Story of the Athenian Navy and the Birth of Democracy
by John R. Hale
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good in Very Good Dust Wrapper. A little wear to the edges of the dust wrapper. Remainder mark to the edge of the te
- ISBN 10
- 067002080X
- ISBN 13
- 9780670020805
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Synopsis
A rousing history of the world's first dominant navy and the towering empire it built The Athenian Navy was one of the finest fighting forces in the history of the world. It engineered a civilization, empowered the world's first democracy, and led a band of ordinary citizens on a voyage of discovery that altered the course of history. With Lords of the Sea , renowned archaeologist John R. Hale presents, for the first time, the definitive history of the epic battles, the fearsome ships, and the men-from extraordinary leaders to seductive rogues-that established Athens's supremacy. With a scholar's insight and a storyteller's flair, Hale takes us on an unforgettable voyage with these heroes, their turbulent careers, and far-flung expeditions, bringing back to light a forgotten maritime empire and its majestic legacy.
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- Title
- Lords of the Sea: The Epic Story of the Athenian Navy and the Birth of Democracy
- Author
- John R. Hale
- Format/Binding
- Hardback in Dust Wrapper.
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good in Very Good Dust Wrapper. A little wear to the edges of the dust wrapper. Remainder mark to the edge of the te
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 067002080X
- ISBN 13
- 9780670020805
- Publisher
- New York: Viking
- Place of Publication
- New York, New York, U.s.a.
- Date Published
- 2011
- Keywords
- greek democracy, history greece, history athens, persian empire, battle salamis, delian league, peloponnesian war, greek military history, phormios battles, naupactus, pylos campaign, sicilian expedition, battle cyzicus, battle aegospotami, maritime leagu
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