13 Xerxess War 480 479 BC
M any people know about the battles of Thermopylae, Salamis, and Plataea from the Greek perspective, as told by Herodotus. Of course, in this lecture, we will take a fresh look at Xerxess War from the Persian point of view. Even for those who are diehard lovers of Greek culture, understanding the Persian side is essential to understanding the real nature of the Greek victory. As well see, the Persians did much better than they usually get credit for, but we will not shy away from pointing out Persian mistakesmistakes that, in the end, cost them victory.
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