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The Battle of Salamis The Naval Encounter That S
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Rating: 5/5 from 10 reviews Ancient History Comes Alive...Barry Strauss' narrative of this complex ancient naval battle brings the story to life with rich details and a readable, popular narrative style. I found the book fascinating and learned a great deal about the Greeks and Persians -- not just the dry history one reads in text books, but a host of details from the revenge of a eunich to the wardrobe of the first female admiral ever. I highly recommend this book not only to history and war buffs but also to the general reader who likes adventure and lively prose RivetingIt's the rare history book that's an absolute page turner, but Barry Strauss's "The Battle of Salamis" IS such a book. The writing is masterful, the pacing perfect, and the characters, as brought to life by Strauss (who could easily write fiction if he so chose) are unforgettable. This book is definitely worth checking out. History at its BestThe story Mr. Strauss tells is rivetting. And he tell it with economy, insight and passion. I recommend this book without reservation. | ||||||||||||||||||||
