Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae by Steven Pressfield
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Book Summary Author: Steven Pressfield Edition: Mass Market Paperback Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published) Published: 1999-08-31 ISBN: 0553580531 Number of pages: 480 Publisher: Bantam |
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Book Reviews of the Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae
Customer Review: The Spartan world comes to life.
Summary: 5 Stars
There's been a resurgence of interest in the ancient world recently, with a number of authors(Colleen McCullough, Steven Saylor and Lindsey Davis coming quickly to mind)setting their works ancient Rome. Greece has remained in the hands of Mary Renault, but now, in "Gates of Fire," Steven Pressfield illuminates an aspect of ancient Greek life other authors usually brush off-the Spartans and their warrior city. The Spartans are frequently cast as the control-freaks of their age, and indeed their Stoic philosophy combined with their complete focus on war and the preparation for it, has made it difficult for them to earn much sympathy not only from modern readers, but from their contemporaries. Pressfield loves these tough guys, and readers will too. Yes, they are completely dedicated to war, but with that focus comes a mighty sense of humor and a great love of family and homeland. Told from the point of view of the slave Xeones, readers will develop the same respect and affection for the Spartans as the narrator does. Pressfield's account of the battle of Thermopylae is chrystal-clear, horrifying and thrilling at the same time. Through superior storytelling, one of the turning points of world history is made as fresh as the latest news, and a hell of a lot more interesting.