This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 12031357
Title: Helmet and spear : stories from the wars of the Greeks and Romans
Original Publication: New York: The Macmillan Co, 1900.
Credits: Brian Coe, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress)
Summary: "Helmet and Spear: Stories from the Wars of the Greeks and Romans" by Rev. A.J. Church is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work recounts the significant battles and conflicts involving the Greeks and Romans, emphasizing stories from ancient military history, particularly focusing on well-known battles such as Marathon and Thermopylae. It aims to illustrate broader themes about the consequences of war and valor. The opening of the book introduces the historical context surrounding the conflicts between the Greeks and Persians. It begins with a discussion of the motivations behind these wars, citing Herodotus and how misdeeds and provocations escalated into long-standing feuds. The text dives into the specifics of the Battle of Marathon, outlining the Persian invasion and the Athenian response, led by the tactical decisions of General Miltiades. As the events unfold, the narrative reveals the intense preparations for battle, the strategic considerations by both Athenian and Persian commanders, and the eventual triumph of the vastly outnumbered Athenians, emphasizing the heroism and significance of this pivotal moment in Greek history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Church, Alfred John, 1829-1912
Illustrator: Morrow, George, 1869-1955
EBook No.: 74494
Published: Sep 29, 2024
Downloads: 178
Language: English
Subject: Greece -- History, Military
Subject: Rome -- History, Military
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: The Mediterranean Region, The Greco-Roman World
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 12031357
Title: Helmet and spear : stories from the wars of the Greeks and Romans
Original Publication: New York: The Macmillan Co, 1900.
Credits: Brian Coe, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress)
Summary: "Helmet and Spear: Stories from the Wars of the Greeks and Romans" by Rev. A.J. Church is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work recounts the significant battles and conflicts involving the Greeks and Romans, emphasizing stories from ancient military history, particularly focusing on well-known battles such as Marathon and Thermopylae. It aims to illustrate broader themes about the consequences of war and valor. The opening of the book introduces the historical context surrounding the conflicts between the Greeks and Persians. It begins with a discussion of the motivations behind these wars, citing Herodotus and how misdeeds and provocations escalated into long-standing feuds. The text dives into the specifics of the Battle of Marathon, outlining the Persian invasion and the Athenian response, led by the tactical decisions of General Miltiades. As the events unfold, the narrative reveals the intense preparations for battle, the strategic considerations by both Athenian and Persian commanders, and the eventual triumph of the vastly outnumbered Athenians, emphasizing the heroism and significance of this pivotal moment in Greek history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Church, Alfred John, 1829-1912
Illustrator: Morrow, George, 1869-1955
EBook No.: 74494
Published: Sep 29, 2024
Downloads: 178
Language: English
Subject: Greece -- History, Military
Subject: Rome -- History, Military
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: The Mediterranean Region, The Greco-Roman World
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.