Michael Livingston: The Killing Ground
The Killing Ground
Buch
- A Biography of Thermopylae
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 02/2024
- Einband: Gebunden
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-13: 9781472858665
- Bestellnummer: 11677470
- Umfang: 304 Seiten
- Gewicht: 383 g
- Maße: 234 x 153 mm
- Stärke: 25 mm
- Erscheinungstermin: 1.2.2024
Achtung: Artikel ist nicht in deutscher Sprache!
Klappentext
An exploration into why and how Thermopylae is one of the most blood-soaked patches of ground in history - and what its past can tell us about our future.'Brilliantly demonstrated.' - Tom Holland
Since the dawn of the Classical Era up to World War II, thousands have lost their lives fighting over the pass at Thermopylae. Historians Cole and Livingston provide an exciting account of each of the 27 battles and holding actions that took place. The epic events of 480 BC when 300 Spartans attempted to hold the pass has been immortalised in poetry, art, literature and film. But no history has ever detailed the other events from the very first battle through to the battles fought by Romans, Byzantines, Huns and Ottomans during the early and late medieval periods and finally the two desperate struggles against German occupying forces during World War II. The Killing Ground details the background and history of each conflict, the personalities and decision making of the commanders, the arms and tactics of the troops, and how each battle played out.
Cole and Livingston have surveyed the ground to provide a boots-on understanding of each battle. Their command of multiple ancient and medieval languages means they have provided their own translations of much of the source material, ensuring new insights into each battle. This uncompromising scholarship is woven together into a compelling and unforgettable history that grips the reader from start to finish.
Biografie (Myke Cole)
Myke Cole ist Offizier und arbeitet für private Sicherheits- und Militärunternehmen. Außerdem war er in der Terrorismusbekämpfung, im Cyberkrieg und in der behördlichen Strafverfolgung im Einsatz. Drei Mal verschlug es ihn in den Irak; seine letzte Mission führte ihn zur Ölkatastrophe der Deepwater Horizon. Weil sein Job äußerst kräftezehrend ist, liest er in seiner Freizeit Fantasyromane und Comics und spielt bis spät nachts Computer. Außerdem schreibt er erschütternd reale Military Fantasy.Mehr von Michael Livingston
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