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Leonidas I
In 480 BCE, 300 Spartan soldiers sacrificed themselves so that Greece would unite against the Persian invasion. This is the story of Leonidas I, the man who led them. Readers experience the rich culture of this ancient Greek city-state, a domain notorious for its intellectualism and diplomatic prowess. Readers will learn about how Leonidas I furthered democracy while maintaining the prosperity of his people, even in the face of adversity. Santillian and Macgregor Morris team up to prove that there is much more to Sparta than its magnificent military might.
Leonidas
Describes the life and accomplishments of the Spartan king who gained a reputation as a hero for his leadership againt the Persians, and places him in the context of his times.
Leonidas King Of Sparta
Leonidas was a warrior king of the Greek city-state of Sparta. In the Second Persian War he led the Greek hoplites at the Battle of Thermopylae in an attempt to defend the pass from the Persians led by king Xerxes, sacrificing himself and 300 Spartans.
An Account of Thermopylae
Submit to the Persian invasion or go to war to defend freedom! This is the decision facing Greece in 480 BC. The reader is brought into the mind of King Leonidas of Sparta as the chosen leader of this massive military undertaking. Spartan military secrets and tactics must now be shared among the sometimes former enemies to unify the fragile coalition of Greek city-states along with a small force of 300 Spartans. Together, the Greek coalition must defend their way of life against the brutal adversary, King Xerxes, of Persia and the largest army assembled at that time. This story begins with the planning and preparation for a new and unique situational war campaign. King Leonidas has to choose...
Leonidas
Welcome to Sparta. The land of pain and the home of violence. Here life is war, and war is life. Imperfect infants are destroyed, and by age 7, boys are trained to kill without mercy. 490 B.C. - The Persian King Darius the Great unsuccessfully attacked the nation of Greece. 480 B.C. - Xerxes I his son has returned with an incalculable army. The mission - to annihilate all Greeks from off the face of the earth. An older warrior now, King Leonidas has been chosen to lead the Greek resistance on land. But due to Spartan law, is unable to take his army. Allotted only 300 men as a personal guard, he is charged to do reconnaissance on the invader only. Unless provoked. But he is allowed to recruit any free Greeks along the way to Thermopylae who wished to fight. Fragmented with internal struggles for centuries, the Greek peoples must now stand together or perish. The heroics of King Leonidas and his men have been carried down through the centuries. And now, due to a recently discovered personal diary. We can know a few of his thoughts, and of the challenges he faced during his times.
Leonidas of Sparta
Come and take them Book III in the Leonidas Trilogy Persia has crushed the Ionian revolt and is gathering a massive army to invade and punish mainland Greece, but in Sparta the dangers seem closer to home. The Eurypontid king Demaratus is accused of being a usurper, while the Agiad king Cleomenes is going dangerously mad. More and more Spartans turn to Leonidas, Cleomenes's half-brother and son-in-law, to provide leadership. But Leonidas is the younger of twins, and his brother Brotus has no intention of letting Leonidas lay claim to the Agiad throne without a fight. This novel follows Leonidas and Gorgo as they steer Sparta through the dangerous waters of domestic strife and external threat...
Leonidas of Sparta
Sparta at the start of the fifth century BC is in crisis. The Argives are attacking Sparta's vulnerable island of Kythera, but King Cleomenes is more interested in meddling in Athenian affairs. His co-monarch, King Demaratus, opposes Cleomenes' ambitions, and soon the kings are at each other's throats. Exploiting this internal conflict, Corinth launches a challenge to Spartan control of the Peloponnesian League, while across the Aegean Sea, the Greek cities of Ionia are in rebellion against Persia -- and pleading for Spartan aid. King Cleomenes' youngest half-brother Leonidas has only just attained citizenship. He has no reason to expect that this revolt will shape his destiny. At twenty-one...
Leonidas, And The Passage Of The Dardanelles By Xerxes
This historical account by Leonidas I, King of Sparta, describes the Persian Empire's attempt to invade Greece in the 5th century BC. Focusing on the famous Battle of Thermopylae, Leonidas provides a detailed analysis of the military tactics and strategies used by both sides. This first-hand account is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history and warfare. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
King Leonidas and His Spartan Army | History of Sparta Grade 5 | Children's Ancient History
The great thing about movies is that they get you interested in history. However, don’t be fooled. Movies are oftentimes mixed with fantasy to make them more interesting. That is why history books exist. In this book, you will be reading about King Leonidas and his Spartan Army. What valuable lesson will you take away from this story? Start reading today.
