Before immersing myself in this wonderful historical narrative, I have to admit, I hadn't realised quite how impressive a creature the Persian Empire was, nor quite how arrogant, cocksure and, to be honest, slightly barmy the Greek city states must have appeared. However it also proves how military technological superiority allied to a favourable choice of battlefield (and possibly also being slightly barmy) can also change the course of history. A book to really savour.
(Clive Yelf - bwl 61 Summer 2011 ) |
