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Gates of fire
Book • 2005
Gates of Fire tells the story of the Battle of Thermopylae through the eyes of Xeones, a wounded Greek soldier who recounts his life and the events leading up to the battle.
The novel explores Spartan culture, the rigorous training regimen known as the *agoge*, and the heroic stand of the Spartans against the overwhelming forces of the Persian Empire.
The story is framed as a series of interviews between Xeones and members of the Persian court, detailing the battle and its aftermath, as well as the personal and philosophical aspects of Spartan warfare and culture.
The novel explores Spartan culture, the rigorous training regimen known as the *agoge*, and the heroic stand of the Spartans against the overwhelming forces of the Persian Empire.
The story is framed as a series of interviews between Xeones and members of the Persian court, detailing the battle and its aftermath, as well as the personal and philosophical aspects of Spartan warfare and culture.
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Steven Pressfield as one of his books exploring the warrior archetype and its relevance to the creative process.
Steven Pressfield as one of his books exploring the warrior archetype and its relevance to the creative process.
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Steven Pressfield
Mentioned by Lulu Cheng Meservey as a book about the Battle of Thermopylae, focusing on the culture of Sparta and leadership.
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Lulu Cheng Meservey: The PR Class You Didn’t Know You Needed
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Ryan Holiday as the first book he read by Steven Pressfield , creating a strong connection with the author's writing.
Ryan Holiday as the first book he read by Steven Pressfield , creating a strong connection with the author's writing.
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Steven Pressfield on Consistency, Overcoming Resistance and Discipline
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Echo Charles in the conclusion, referencing the story of the 300 Spartans at Thermopylae.
Echo Charles in the conclusion, referencing the story of the 300 Spartans at Thermopylae.
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383: Wisdom of the Bullfrog. Lessons From SEAL Admiral and SOCOM Commander, William McRaven
Mentioned by Madison Mouton as a book he reads every summer, illustrating a 'shield to shield' mentality.
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Good Men Behaving Badly
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Rich Roll as one of Pressfield's military novels, currently on the curriculum at West Point.
Rich Roll as one of Pressfield's military novels, currently on the curriculum at West Point.
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The War of Art: Steven Pressfield
Recommended by Lulu Cheng Meservey as a book about leadership, courage, and creativity, from the Marine Commandant's reading list.
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Navigating comms and PR | Lulu Cheng Meservey (Substack, Activision Blizzard)
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as one of Steven Pressfield 's books, showcasing his ability to adapt classic stories.
Ryan Holiday as one of Steven Pressfield 's books, showcasing his ability to adapt classic stories.
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Steven Pressfield on Creating Work That Lasts
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Simon Sinek as books written by Steven Pressfield , showcasing his ability to seamlessly blend fiction and non-fiction.
Simon Sinek as books written by Steven Pressfield , showcasing his ability to seamlessly blend fiction and non-fiction.
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Determination with Steven Pressfield
