Protector: The Sunday Times bestseller that 'Bring[s] the Greco-Persian Wars to life in brilliant detail. Thrilling' DAILY EXPRESS

The book is a historical fiction novel based on the Greco-Persian Wars and the life of Themistocles, the battle-scarred leader of Athens. It brings the war in the ancient world to vivid, gritty, and bloody life and is praised for its epic scale, political intrigue, and vivid action.

Format: Hardback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 13 May 2021
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

In the annals of history,two great battles stand out as legendary. One is the Battle of Thermopylae,where the Spartans fought bravely against the invading Persians. The other is the Battle of Plataea,where the Athenians faced off against the same enemy. These battles were not just fought for land or glory;they were fought for the survival of civilization itself. In the Battle of Thermopylae,the Spartans were outnumbered and outgunned by the Persians. But they refused to surrender. Instead,they fought with courage and determination,using their shields and spears to defend themselves. The Persians eventually broke through the Spartans' lines,but the Spartans had already done enough damage to slow down their advance. In the Battle of Plataea,the Athenians were also outnumbered and outgunned by the Persians. But they were led by a brilliant general named Themistocles,who devised a clever plan to defeat the enemy. He used his ships to blockade the Persian fleet,and then launched a surprise attack on the Persians from behind. The Athenians were able to defeat the Persians and save civilization. These two battles were not just legendary;they were also instrumental in shaping the course of history. The Battle of Thermopylae inspired the Spartans to continue fighting for their freedom,while the Battle of Plataea inspired the Athenians to continue fighting for their democracy. These battles were also a reminder of the importance of courage and determination in the face of adversity. In the modern world,we still face many challenges and obstacles. But we can draw inspiration from the courage and determination of the Spartans and Athenians. We can also learn from their mistakes and avoid making the same mistakes in the future. In conclusion,the Battle of Thermopylae and the Battle of Plataea are two legendary battles that were fought for the survival of civilization itself. These battles were not just fought for land or glory;they were fought for the survival of humanity. The courage and determination of the Spartans and Athenians in these battles continue to inspire us today,and we should never forget their sacrifice.
Two legendary battles. One fearless warrior. Experience the epic battlefields of ancient Greece with master storyteller Conn Iggulden. Brings war in the ancient world to vivid, gritty, and bloody life. Anthony Riches. Another masterpiece from Iggulden. 5***** Reader Review. It's like being on the battlefield. 5***** Reader Review. An epic piece of historical fiction, full of political intrigue and vivid action. Robert Fabbri. ________. Themistocles stands as the battle-scarred leader of Athens. Yet he is no nobleman, and is distrusted by many. But those who stand against him cannot argue with two things: his victories as a warrior, and the vast Persian army heading their way. And so Themistocles must fight. Fight the invaders. Fight the allies who despise him. Fight for his city. As the Persians draw close, he must prove himself again and again in battle. Because history belongs to the courageous. ________. I was transported. I felt the Mediterranean sun on my face, smelled the sea on the air. Here is a master at work. There is no one better at this. Giles Kristian. Brings the Greco-Persian Wars to life in brilliant detail. Thrilling. DAILY EXPRESS. Praise for Conn Iggulden. The pace is nail-biting and the set-dressing magnificent. Times. Pacy. And packed with action. Sunday Times. One of our finest historical novelists. Daily Express. Iggulden is in a class of his own when it comes to epic, historical fiction. Daily Mirror. In the annals of history, two great battles stand out as legendary. One is the Battle of Thermopylae, where the Spartans fought bravely against the invading Persians. The other is the Battle of Plataea, where the Athenians faced off against the same enemy. These battles were not just fought for land or glory; they were fought for the survival of civilization itself. In the Battle of Thermopylae, the Spartans were outnumbered and outgunned by the Persians. But they refused to surrender. Instead, they fought with courage and determination, using their shields and spears to defend themselves. The Persians eventually broke through the Spartans' lines, but the Spartans had already done enough damage to slow down their advance. In the Battle of Plataea, the Athenians were also outnumbered and outgunned by the Persians. But they were led by a brilliant general named Themistocles, who devised a clever plan to defeat the enemy. He used his ships to blockade the Persian fleet, and then launched a surprise attack on the Persians from behind. The Athenians were able to defeat the Persians and save civilization. These two battles were not just legendary; they were also instrumental in shaping the course of history. The Battle of Thermopylae inspired the Spartans to continue fighting for their freedom, while the Battle of Plataea inspired the Athenians to continue fighting for their democracy. These battles were also a reminder of the importance of courage and determination in the face of adversity. In the modern world, we still face many challenges and obstacles. But we can draw inspiration from the courage and determination of the Spartans and Athenians. We can also learn from their mistakes and avoid making the same mistakes in the future. In conclusion, the Battle of Thermopylae and the Battle of Plataea are two legendary battles that were fought for the survival of civilization itself. These battles were not just fought for land or glory; they were fought for the survival of humanity. The courage and determination of the Spartans and Athenians in these battles continue to inspire us today, and we should never forget their sacrifice.

Weight: 644g
Dimension: 165 x 241 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241420423