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With a solid and clear understanding of ancient greek civilization, warfare and naval history, he brings the battle of salamis alive in the context of the grecopersian war of 480479 b. Jan 21, 2020 the battle of salamis was fought in september 480 bc during the persian wars 499 to 449 bc. It happened in september 480 bc in the straits between the mainland and salamis island. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the battle of salamis. Goodwin in 1885 i published an article on the battle of salamis, which was the result of frequent visits to salamis and the attic shores opposite the island, made during my residence in athens as director of the american school of classical studies in 18821883. The english translation by anne mclean won the independent foreign fiction prize for 2004. History of battle the battle of salamis september 480.

Filled with the sights, sounds, and scent of battle, the battle of salamis is a stirring work of history. The battle of salamis was fought in september 480 bc during the persian wars 499 to 449 bc. In early september, the city now evacuated, the persians arrived and captured the acropolis after a brief siege, then were lured into sea battle at the straits of salamis, where a greek force of 271 warships sailed against a persian fleet nearly three times as strongand made up not only of persians, but also of greeks from other regions. Battle of salamis simple english wikipedia, the free. He has written or edited several books, including the battle of salamis, the trojan war, the spartacus war, masters of command, the death of caesar, and ten caesars. Publishers weekly jun 1, 2004 this engaging and informative account of the 480 b. Artemisias exploits in the battle of salamis are more famous than most because herodotus says that he cannot relay many other exploits but hers. The battle of salamis ebook by barry strauss rakuten kobo. The battle of salamis map dated 2005 in the morning before the battle there was an earthquake. The battle of salamis barry strauss the worthy house. Xerxes ordered his fleet to take station outside the strait of salamis, waiting for the greek ships to defect, or to attempt escape. The greeks won at salamis, one of the greatest and most significant. Battle of salamis in the roaring waters between the mainland of salamis and the island in the saronic gulf near athens, a naval battle was fought between the greek citystates and the achaemenid empire of persia in september 480 bc. Jul 12, 2003 soldiers of salamis by javier cercas translated by anne mclean bloomsbury.

The battle of salamis was the first popular book written by strauss, and it well deserves the praise often heaped on it. Battle of salamis 480 bc persian invasion of greece documentary duration. Read the battle of salamis the naval encounter that saved greece and western civilization by barry strauss available from rakuten kobo. Naumachia tes salaminos was a naval battle fought between an alliance of greek citystates under themistocles, and the persian empire under king xerxes in 480 bc. The greek navy moved back to the straits of salamis and formed a ushape. Feb 08, 2017 salamis an island in the saronic gulf in the aegean sea, opposite mount aigaleo, 16 kilometres west of athens. He tells the story of the persian invasion of greece in 490 bc and the decisive naval battle at salamis with an easy style focused on character development.

The next logos opens with a description of a serious quarrel between the greek admirals. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. And of course, it spends a good deal of time on the famous last stand of the 300 spartans itself. Salamis an island just southeast of athens was, of course, the site of an ancient naval battle in 480 bc, which is commonly and justifiably regarded as. More than two millennia after it occurred, the clash between the greeks and persians at salamis remains one of. The naval encounter that saved greece and western civilization kindle edition by strauss, barry. Barry strauss has written one of the best books of 2004. This account of the battle of salamis by a history professor who is an expert on naval warfare with a gift for vivid narrative brings it, in all is suspense, its complications, its surprises and its cast of extraordinary characters, to fervent and turbulent life. Nov 22, 2016 the battle of salamis was the first popular book written by strauss, and it well deserves the praise often heaped on it.

Honors 2110b january 28, 2014 battle of salamis in the roaring waters between the mainland of salamis and the island in the saronic gulf near athens, a naval battle was fought between the greek citystates and the achaemenid empire of persia in september 480 bc. One of the great naval battles in history, salamis saw the outnumbered greeks best a larger persian fleet. In this book written by barry strauss titled the battle of salamis we as readers and historians are better able to understand this naval battle and the events which led up to it. Strauss even has the playful cheek to imagine mardonius unfortunate demise at plataea on his return from a pacification campaign. Jun 01, 2016 battle of salamis 480 bc persian invasion of greece documentary duration. The naval encounter that saved greece and western civilization is geared for the more general reader. Histories book 8 the battle of salamis summary course hero. Arimnestos of plataea was one of the heroes of the battle of marathon, in which the heroic greeks halted the invading persians in their tracks, and fought in the equally celebrated naval battle at salamis. It marked the highpoint of the second persian invasion of greece, which had begun that spring. Salamis according to herodotus page 2 waterblogged. Nov 28, 2017 artaxerxes had heard something about a skirmish of ships near some island called salamis but after making a show of force, the persian army had withdrawn beyond secure borders.

This was a very well written book on the events leading up to thermopylae, and also the events immediately following it mainly salamis and plataea. Salamis a battle that defined history for centuries to come. History of battle the battle of salamis september 480 bce. Jun 29, 2004 the battle of salamis was the first popular book written by strauss, and it well deserves the praise often heaped on it. Publication date 2004 topics salamis, battle of, greece, 480 b. There the greeks, sparked by fear and indecisiveness, conduct successive discussions about.

It would especially precipitate the rise of athenian naval power as well as the peloponnesian wars. Battle of salamis, 480 bc, battle in the grecopersian wars in which a greek fleet defeated much larger persian naval forces in the straits at salamis, between the island of salamis and the athenian portcity of piraeus. According to herodotus, the athenians insist that their compatriots must send their fleets to salamis, a small island just opposite the athenian harbors. The sea was covered with floating wreckage including sought out survivors of the persian crews. The naval encounter that saved greece and western civilization. The books title is a metaphorical allusion to the famous battle of salamis in which the athenian fleet defeated the persians. In his book strauss combines analysis with fantastic storytelling to continue to keep the reader interested. The battle of salamis the persian fleet is bottled. Spain, a generation after francos death in 1975, is. Arimnestos of plataea has been many things in the course of his life. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Artemisias reasons for ramming a friendly ship are unknown, as herodotus acknowledges, but they give him the chance to unfold a punchline that reveals something of greek expectations of gender roles.

The battle of salamis was a naval battle between greek and persian forces in the saronic gulf, greece in september 480 bce. In his book the battle of salamis, historian barry. The battle of salamis 7 f number the events in order from 1first to 5last. Themistocles sent a slave as an who tricked xerxes into attacking the greeks. The persian ships did not have much room to move which created confusion. As the persians approached, the greek ships rammed them. The naval encounter that saved greece and western civilization by barry strauss for a few bucks from a used bookstore on orcas island, of all places, while my wife and i were there for our 6th wedding anniversary reading ancient history is both fascinating and frustrating. The book was acclaimed by critics in spain and was top of the bestseller book list there for many months. The battle of salamis book by barry strauss official. Battle of salamis the great battles of history ars bellica.

Salamis an island just southeast of athens was, of course, barry strauss is a master of the you are there style of popular historical writing. One of the great naval battles in history, salamis saw the outnumbered greeks best a. More than two millennia after it occurred, the clash between the greeks and persians at salamis. Salamis an island in the saronic gulf in the aegean sea, opposite mount aigaleo, 16 kilometres west of athens. Read download battle of salamis pdf pdf book library. In the narrow strait between the island of salamis and the greek mainland, a heavily outnumbered greek navy defeated the persian armada in a brilliant victory that is still studied today. The battle of salamis download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. The battle of salamis the persian fleet is bottled casualties were very high. Barry strauss is a worldclass academic classicist, but the battle of salamis. The heroic story of arimnestos of plataea continues a thrilling historical adventure set amid the epic struggle between greece and persia perfect for fans of the blockbusting film 300.

The battle of salamis goodreads meet your next favorite book. The battle of salamis was a great victory for the greek navy and, in combination with a victory by the greek army at the battle of plataea the next year, led to the complete defeat of the persians. The greek triumph at salamis stopped the advancing persians and saved the first democracy in history. Overwhelmingly outnumbered by the enemy, the greeks triumphed through a combination of strategy and deception. The athenians, still furious for the destruction of their city. Aug 16, 2005 barry strauss, professor of history and classics at cornell university, is a leading expert on ancient military history. This account of the battle of salamis by a history professor who is an expert on naval warfare with a gift for vivid narrative brings it, in all its suspense, its complications, its surprises and its cast of extraordinary characters, to fervent and turbulent life. This isnt a story of nautical jargon and dryasdust tactics. In salamis by barry strauss october 24, 2012 its been a month now since i was made an honorary citizen of salamis, greece, in recognition of my book, the battle of salamis. The battle of salamis analyzes the history and legacy of one of antiquitys most important battles. The battle of salamis was a battle that had a crucial influence on later events. The book s title is a metaphorical allusion to the famous battle of salamis in which the athenian fleet defeated the persians. Athenians on the right against phoenicians, spartans on the left against ionians.

The greeks had recently lost the battle of thermopylae and drawn the naval battle at artemision, both in august 480 bce, as king xerxes i r. Goodwin in 1885 i published an article on the battle of salamis, which was the result of frequent visits to salamis and the attic shores opposite the island, made during my residence in athens as director of the american school. If history can be seen as a teacher for the present, this is it. Some even feel that the battle might have saved all of western civilization, making its foundation greek rather than persian. By 480 the persian king xerxes and his army had overrun much of greece, and his navy of about 800 galleys bottled up the. Battle of salamis project gutenberg selfpublishing. Salamis an island just southeast of athens was, of course, the site of an ancient naval battle in 480 bc, which is commonly and justifiably regarded as crucial in creating our world today. Spain, a generation after francos death in 1975, is ready to reexamine the events of 65 years ago.

What unfolded over the next twelve hours was one of the greatest seabattles of antiquity, and barry strausss book brings it to pulsing, vivid life. By 480 the persian king xerxes and his army had overrun much of greece, and his navy of about 800 galleys bottled up the smaller greek fleet of about 370 triremes in the. An athenianaeginetan controversy over which ship struck first 84. The battle of salamis was a naval battle between an alliance of greek citystates and the achaemenid empire of persia.