The First War for Western Civilization
2016·1 seasons · 8 episodes·Series
DocumentaryWar & Politics
Synopsis
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.
Episodes
Season 11E1The BeginningA look at Athens and the First Democracy at the start of the Greco-Persian war.2E2TreacherySparta and Greece; the origins of the war; the Persian invasion of Greece at Marathon and the battle3E3The Battle of MarathonThe famous battle is examined.4E4Rise and FallMyths of the Battle of Marathon are examined.5E5The Great Invasion of XerxesLeonidas and his 300 Spartans vs. Xerxes and his 250,000 Persians- the battle is joined at Thermopylae.6E6Leonidas and the 300 SpartansThe facts of the famous battle of Thermopylae.7E7Decision in GreeceThe war continues and is concluded in the Peace of Callias, aka the Peace of Kimon.8E8Aftermath and LegacyWhat the Greco-Persian War means for the modern world.
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