Title: The Battle of Marathon /
Authors: Krentz, Peter.
Publisher: Yale University Press,
Year: 2010
Subjects: Marathon, Battle of, Greece, 490 B.C.
Abstract: "Beginning his analysis with the Athenians' first formal contact with the Persians in 507 B.C., [Peter] Krentz weaves together ancient evidence with travelers' descriptions, archaeological discoveries, geological surveys, and the experiences of modern reenactors and soldiers to tell his story. Krentz argues that before Marathon the Athenian army fought in a much less organized way than the standard view of the hoplite phalanx suggests: as an irregularly armed mob rather than a disciplined formation of identically equipped infantry"--Jacket.
Contents: Athens' alliance with Darius -- Athens' victories over the Boeotians and Chalcidians -- The Ionian revolt -- Darius and the Greeks of Europe -- The armies arrive at Marathon -- The plain of Marathon -- When Marathon became a magic word -- After the fighting -- What if? -- Appendix A: Important ancient sources on Marathon -- Appendix B: The date of the battle.