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Thinking Like a Persian King: Professor John Hyland on the Persian Perspective of the Greco-Persian Wars

Tides of History

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Persian Perspective on the Greco-Persian Wars

This chapter explores the Persian perspective of the Greco-Persian Wars, discussing the reasons behind the Persian king's expedition to Greece, the practical, ideological, and religious dimensions of the campaign, and the aftermath of the Persian invasion. It challenges the common notion that the wars were a discrete and isolated event, highlighting the continuous interaction between Persia, Sparta, and Athens.

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