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The Gates of Athens

Conn Iggulden (author), George Blagden (read by)

Product available on: 06/08/2020

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Synopsis

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The momentous struggle between Athens and Sparta as rival powers and political systems will last for twenty-seven years (431 to 404 BC). It will end in the fall of Athens.

Filled with cunning political scheming, astonishing military prowess, invasions, treacheries, plagues, ambitions, virtues, and emotions and a lot of intrigue, Conn Iggulden brings to life one of the most thrilling chapters of the ancient world.

Publisher information

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN: 9781405939164
Dimensions: 140 x 138 x 24 mm
Weight: 268g
Languages: English

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Fabulous new series

Conn Iggulden’s first book in his new series holds the promise of greatness. The story follows Xanthippus of Athens as he navigates the politics of his bel... READ MORE

Mandy Brandon

Another Iggulden masterpiece

Once again Conn Iggulden pulls it off! The Gates of Athens is a superb book covering the wars between Persia and the Greeks in the 5th century BC. Apart fr... READ MORE

PETER COXALL

Stunning

I cannot claim to be a history buff but I enjoy historical stories. I am fascinated by how advanced some of the cultures were in comparison to others. Ther... READ MORE

Susan Hampson

Epic new series of Ancient Greece

Having just read (and loved) Conn Iggulden's series on the Wars of the Roses, I was well primed for the battles of ancient Greek legend. In 490BC Darius, K... READ MORE

KimG9

Another Iggulden masterpiece

Once again Conn Iggulden pulls it off! The Gates of Athens is a superb book covering the wars between Persia and the Greeks in the 5th century BC. Apart fr... READ MORE

PETER COXALL

F****** Amazing, just pure class, all legendary!

Well I have to say that my mind has been truly exploded. I recommend this to anyway who loves Greeks Spartans and the most brutal villains of all time, P... READ MORE

Bradley Stephen

Persia is going to invade Greece, can anyone hold them back?

The year is 490 B.C. and Athens is under threat from Persia. A novel based on real dramatic events which is a fantastic history lesson as well as a great n... READ MORE

Julie Friar

Good book

I always look forward to new books from this author and this one certainly didn’t fail. Thoroughly recommended

Lyn Connolly

Book One of Prospective historical view of the Hellenic ancient world

The current book by Mr. Iggulden is another of his well written excursions into novelized history. His extensive research into the period covered is delin... READ MORE

Paul Lane

Stunning read, full of intrigue

Well, what a brilliantly addictive read this book was. I have read a few books by this author now and he is an author who I can rely on to give a riveting ... READ MORE

Yvonne Bastian

Fabulous!

Thermistocles, Miltiades, and Xanthippus are hero Strategos of the Athenian army who defeated the King of Persia's army at the great battle of Marathon 490... READ MORE

Connie at Morpeth

Fantastic historical novel from a master of the craft.

I have bought and read a number of books by Conn Iggulden and thoroughly enjoyed all of them. This one was no exception. His development of the characters ... READ MORE

Allan Blackley

Strong and solid

Conn Iggulden has a knack for making history larger than life and telling a cracking story at the same time. "The Gates of Athens" is no exception. The plo... READ MORE

Dawn Lewis

Absolutely brilliant

I absolutely adored this book. Conn Iggilden is a master at historical fiction. This book features two of the most epic battles in ancient history. The b... READ MORE

Allison Valentine

A masterpiece of historical fiction

I absolutely adored this book. Conn Iggilden is a master at historical fiction. This book features two of the most epic battles in ancient history. The b... READ MORE

Allison Valentine

An ancient epic.

Seen through the eyes of Xanthippus, Conn Iggulden takes us to two of the most epic battles in ancient history. Marathon and Thermopylae. Both full of in... READ MORE

Peter Evans

One of his best yet!

I'm a big Conn Iggulden fan and, having read almost all of his other books, I can say that this is surely one of his best. When beginning the book, I was... READ MORE

Philip Raymond

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