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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.

Conn Iggulden 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020



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Thrilling retelling . . . It's a brilliant read, and his description of the Battle of Thermopylae is simply a stunning - and inspiring - piece of writing * Cotswold Life *
Praise for Conn Iggulden -- : * : *
An absolutely cracking story. The pace is nail-biting and the set dressing magnificent -- - * The Times *
Absorbing and bloody -- Antonia Senior * - *
Peopled with characters so finely honed the story becomes a gripping and glorious legend. Brilliant! -- - * Weekend Sport *
Breathes new life into the darkest and most dramatic of times -- - * Star *

The Gates of Athens

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    A CD-Audio by Conn Iggulden, George Blagden

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      Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
      Publication Date: 06/08/2020
      ISBN13: 9781405939164, 978-1405939164
      ISBN10: 1405939168

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Brought to you by Penguin.

      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.

      Conn Iggulden 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020



      Trade Review
      Thrilling retelling . . . It's a brilliant read, and his description of the Battle of Thermopylae is simply a stunning - and inspiring - piece of writing * Cotswold Life *
      Praise for Conn Iggulden -- : * : *
      An absolutely cracking story. The pace is nail-biting and the set dressing magnificent -- - * The Times *
      Absorbing and bloody -- Antonia Senior * - *
      Peopled with characters so finely honed the story becomes a gripping and glorious legend. Brilliant! -- - * Weekend Sport *
      Breathes new life into the darkest and most dramatic of times -- - * Star *

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