The First War for Western Civilization — Season 1, Episode 2: Treachery
Documentary, War & Politics • 41 min • 1 season, 8 episodes
Episode synopsis
Sparta and Greece; the origins of the war; the Persian invasion of Greece at Marathon and the battle
About The First War for Western Civilization
The Greco-Persian War was pivotal in the creation of the modern world - yet all that is generally remembered are the 300 Spartans at Thermopylae. This documentary examines the whole history, from the Ionian Revolt (497BC) to the Peace of Callias (449BC), and also covers the legacies of the war - including Democracy.