About the book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “Steven Pressfield brings the battle of Thermopylae to brilliant life.”—Pat Conroy
At Thermopylae, a rocky mountain pass in northern Greece, the feared and admired Spartan soldiers stood three hundred strong. Theirs was a suicide mission, to hold the pass against the invading millions of the mighty Persian army.
Day after bloody day they withstood the terrible onslaught, buying time for the Greeks to rally their forces. Born into a cult of spiritual courage, physical endurance, and unmatched battle skill, the Spartans would be remembered for the greatest military stand in history—one that would not end until the rocks were awash with blood, leaving only one gravely injured Spartan squire to tell the tale. . . .
Editions of Gates of Fire
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780385492515
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780553383683
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780553580532
- EBook
- ISBN 9780553904055
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780553525854
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780553752106
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “Steven Pressfield brings the battle of Thermopylae to brilliant life.”—Pat Conroy
At Thermopylae, a rocky mountain pass in northern Greece, the feared and admired Spartan soldiers stood three hundred strong. Theirs was a suicide mission, to hold the pass against the invading millions of the mighty Persian army.
Day after bloody day they withstood the terrible onslaught, buying time for the Greeks to rally their forces. Born into a cult of spiritual courage, physical endurance, and unmatched battle skill, the Spartans would be remembered for the greatest military stand in history—one that would not end until the rocks were awash with blood, leaving only one gravely injured Spartan squire to tell the tale. . . .
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gates of Fire about?
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “Steven Pressfield brings the battle of Thermopylae to brilliant life.”—Pat Conroy
At Thermopylae, a rocky mountain pass in northern Greece, the feared and admired Spartan soldiers stood three hundred strong. Theirs was a suicide mission, to hold the pass against the invading millions of the mighty Persian army.
Day after bloody day they withstood the terrible onslaught, buying time for the Greeks to rally their forces. Born into a cult of spiritual courage, physical endurance, and unmatched battle skill, the Spartans would be remembered for the greatest military stand in history—one that would not end until the rocks were awash with blood, leaving only one gravely injured Spartan squire to tell the tale. . . .
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Gates of Fire?
Fiction > Historical fiction
Where can I read a sample of Gates of Fire?
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Who is/are the Author/s of the book Gates of Fire?
Steven Pressfield
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Gates of Fire is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780385492515) and paperback(ISBN 9780553383683) and paperback(ISBN 9780553580532) and ebook(ISBN 9780553904055) and audiobook(ISBN 9780553525854) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780553752106)
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