Gates of FireMore InfoSteven Pressfield$10.20The classic tale of Leonidas and the 300 Spartans who held off the Persian hordes for three heroic days. Anyone who plans to visit the site of Thermopylae needs to read this book. Not only will it help you “see” the battle and the people who fought it, it will give you a feeling for how gritty, bloody, visceral ancient war was. You’ll walk Thermopylae and hear the screams of soldiers, smell the sweat and the blood, and appreciate how heroes behave when their hour has come.Add to Cart
Tides of WarMore InfoSteven Pressfield$10.20Pressfield follows his tale of Thermopylae with a novel about the Peloponnesian War. In particular, he focuses on the brilliant, fickle, selfish character of Alcibiades—the general who led Athens’ armies to early victories and eventual defeat. A great yarn and a good way to get a feel for the Peloponnesian War.Add to Cart
The Virtues of WarMore InfoSteven Pressfield$10.20Pressfield’s in fine form again with the story of Alexander the Great. Told in the voice of the Great One himself, this novel recounts the daring vision, the bloody battles, and final, tragic downfall.Add to Cart
The Ten ThousandMore InfoMichael Curtis Ford$7.99After the Persians were beaten back from Greece, after the Peloponnesian War burned itself out, 10,000 Greek mercenaries marched on the Persian homeland. Xenophon, a young nobleman, made the journey only to see the Greek army betrayed and routed. It fell to Xenophon to lead the survivors back home. This is their story.Add to Cart
