The Battle of Marathon: The Greco-Persian Wars Advance on Athens

The Battle of Marathon: The Greco-Persian Wars Advance on Athens

For a sweltering summer time time, the nine elected magisterial archons of Athens waited breathlessly for news, surrounded by a restless audience of residents. Their military, along side a few allies, had involved with a bigger force of Persians within the little bay of Marathon — desperately hoping that the claustrophobic landscape would stop the near-invincible forces led by King Darius we from wreaking terrible revenge regarding the town of Athens.Continue reading