The novel begins with the legendary Battle of Marathon, where a vastly outnumbered army of freeborn Athenians stands against the Persian "Immortals". The victory secures a temporary peace, but as Iggulden portrays, "freedom is bought with blood" and easily forgotten.
After a decade of bitter internal politics and the rise of factionalism in Athens, the Persians return with even greater numbers. The narrative shifts to the famous stand at the pass of Thermopylae, where the Athenians call upon their Spartan allies to delay the invaders. Key Historical Figures Las puertas de Atenas - Conn Iggulden.epub
Iggulden populates the novel with real-life historical figures whose decisions shaped Western history: The Gates of Athens Review | Conn Iggulden The novel begins with the legendary Battle of