Makers of History Xerxes BY JACOB ABBOTT
PREFACE.
CONTENTS.
ENGRAVINGS.
XERXES. Chapter I. The Mother of Xerxes. B.C. 522 (484) Persian magnificence.
Chapter II. Egypt and Greece. B.C. 484 Xerxes assumes the crown. His message to Artobazanes.
Chapter III. Debate on the Proposed Invasion Of Greece. B.C.
Chapter IV. Preparations for the Invasion Of Greece. B.C. 481
Chapter V. Crossing the Hellespont. B.C. 480 Winter in Asia Minor.
Chapter VI. The Review of the Troops at Doriscus. B.C. 480 The
Chapter VII. The Preparations of the Greeks for Defense. B.C. 480
Chapter VIII. The Advance of Xerxes into Greece. B.C. 480 Advance of the army. Sailing of the fleet.
Chapter IX. The Battle of ThermopylAE. B.C. 480 The pass of ThermopylAE.
Chapter X. The Burning of Athens. B.C. 480 The officers return
Chapter XI. The Battle of Salamis. B.C. 480 Situation of Salamis.
Chapter XII. The Return of Xerxes To Persia. B.C. 480 Mardonius. His apprehensions after the battle.
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