Gates of Fire, Steven Pressfield
Gates of Fire, Steven Pressfield
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Gates of Fire
An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae

Author: Steven Pressfield

Narrator: George Guidall

Unabridged: 15 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 02/17/2012

Synopsis

Gates of Fire puts you at the side of valiant Spartan warriors in 480 BC for the bloody, climactic battle at Thermopylae. There, a few hundred of Sparta's finest sacrificed their lives to hold back the invading Persian millions. The time they bought enabled the Greeks to rally-saving, according to ancient historian Herodotus, "Western democracy and freedom from perishing in the cradle." How did the Spartans accomplish this superhuman feat? This is what the King of Persia hopes to learn from the sole Spartan survivor. The squire's story indeed reveals the incredible rigors of Spartan training-and more importantly, how the whole culture fostered the mindset of fearlessness. Steven Pressfield has skillfully combined scholarship and storytelling to bring the whole world of ancient Sparta brilliantly to life. George Guidall's dramatic delivery enhances the richness and feeling of this inspired recreation.

About Steven Pressfield

Steven Pressfield is an author of historical fiction, non-fiction, and screenplays

Reviews

Goodreads review by Petrik on December 10, 2022

One of the two best standalone books that I’ve ever read so far; this is truly historical fiction at its finest. Lancelot by Giles Kristian was an amazing standalone and now, I’ve found Gates of Fire by Steven Pressfield. I’m starting to feel that historical fiction is the right genre to visit when I......more

Goodreads review by Matt's Fantasy Book Reviews on November 18, 2022

Check out my YouTube channel where I show my instant reactions upon finishing reading fantasy books. An excellent historical fantasy that tells the story of "300" from the eyes of a servant in the Spartan army. This is only the first Historical Fiction book that I have read, and given that I liked......more

Goodreads review by Randy on October 22, 2013

Gates of Fire is one of my favorite books...ever. I first read it back when I was in the Marine Corps. It was on the Commandant’s Reading List for a time - required reading for any motivated teufelhund. The author himself is a former Marine, and draws upon his experiences to create a compellingly i......more

Goodreads review by William on February 27, 2024

BookTube channel with my awesome brother, Ed - The Brothers Gwynne My personal BookTube channel - William Gwynne Gates of Fire is one of the most extraordinary books I have ever read. This is a book about friendship, camaraderie, purpose, sacrifice, fear and love. It is a book that examines th......more

Goodreads review by Michelle F on February 17, 2022

Remarkably engaging, and remarkably bloody! While I happily delve into historical fiction on an occasionally regular basis and also enjoy some rousing battles in the more speculative genres, I've never found historical military fiction to be particularly entertaining. This buddy-read turned out to be......more

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