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The Persian Wars: Xerxes, Thermopylae and Salamis

The Ancients

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This chapter explores Xerxes' ascent to the Persian throne in 486 BC and his plans for a monumental invasion of Greece. It also highlights the context of the aftermath of the Battle of Marathon and sets the stage for pivotal battles like Thermopylae and Salamis.

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