Gates of Fire
Excelent book. Researched with good dialogues. Historical fiction usually suffer from words, expressions and even attitudes that are from our time. I don't remember happening on this book.
The Battle of Thermopylae was one of the most important battles in the ancient times because that sacrifice allowed the rest of city-states to amass their troops and beat the Persian Empire.
The Battle of Thermopylae was one of the most important battles in the ancient times because that sacrifice allowed the rest of city-states to amass their troops and beat the Persian Empire.