--- product_id: 8496020 title: "Thermopylae: The Battle For The West" brand: "ernle bradford" price: "€ 32.27" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/8496020-thermopylae-the-battle-for-the-west store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Thermopylae: The Battle For The West **Brand:** ernle bradford **Price:** € 32.27 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Thermopylae: The Battle For The West by ernle bradford - **How much does it cost?** € 32.27 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/8496020-thermopylae-the-battle-for-the-west) ## Best For - ernle bradford enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ernle bradford brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description An impressively accessible narrative depicting the three-day battle for the pass at Thermopylae (the Hot Gates)--a critical contest in Xerxes's massive invasion of Greece. The bloody stand made there by Leonidas and his small Spartan army in 480 B.C. has been hailed ever since as an outstanding example of patriotism, courage, and sacrifice. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Dimensions | 8.96 x 6 x 0.73 inches | | Isbn 10 | 0306813602 | | Isbn 13 | 978-0306813603 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print Length | 256 pages | | Publication Date | March 1, 2004 | | Publisher | Grand Central Publishing | ## Images ![Thermopylae: The Battle For The West - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A15SUUP0VeL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book, lots of facts and an interesting story! *by on Reviewed in the United States February 17, 2016* I read this book for a book report for my GE History class at my university. This book is actually really interesting. I wasn't looking forward to reading it at all, but I actually really enjoyed the book. Would I ever read it again? No. But, for anyone that needs a book about the Spartans or Persians, this book is great. I knew next to nothing about the Battle of Thermopylae but I was still able to understand everything in this book. It is very understandable. It's not very technical so it was enjoyable to read. If I ever have to read another book for a history class, I will probably re-read this one because it's easy to read, enjoyable and covers an interesting topic. The fact that 300 Spartans held off over 100,000 Persians is one of the coolest stories ever. The author does a great job of including resources from ancient historians that experienced the war, as well as including predictions from modern historians.Overall this book is as good as it gets for a history project! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Passing Reference to the Famous Battle *by on Reviewed in the United States April 15, 2005* If you are looking for an in-depth analysis of the Battle of Thermopylae, this is not the book you want. "Thermopylae, The Battle for the West" is instead a good, concise recap of the Greco-Persian War. Though this book is titled improperly, it is still an engaging reference for the entire war, and would serve as a good introduction for the student who is learning about the Greco-Persian War for the first time.Ernle Bradford provides some interpretations that seem perfectly reasonable in light of his sources, specifically Herodotus and Plutarch. He weaves through Herodotus' innate bias to remove the tyrant and barbarian images from Xerxes and the Persians. Bradford also provides more plausible figures for the sizes of the various armies and navies by pointing out possible mistranslations of Herodotus, and by showing the limits of the landscape in providing food and water for large armies-in other words, Xerxes "million" man army would have been too large to feed; the actual figure is probably closer to 100,000.The text reads well-not dry-and Bradford constructs his chapters in such a way that each builds satisfyingly upon the last until the epic Battle of Plataea and the final defeat of the Persians. Annoyingly though, he makes constant references to World War II and the oratory of Winston Churchill. A much more accurate historical analogy is probably the Texas Revolution and the Battle of the Alamo. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reads like a novel and not a textbook *by on Reviewed in the United States February 6, 2026* Succinct and well written. Unlike many military history texts, this is very understandable. And the writing makes it interesting, thus, it does NOT read like a textbook. So if you are interested in the standoff between Xerxes and Leonidas, and the whole “molon labe” epic, this is your read. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/8496020-thermopylae-the-battle-for-the-west](https://www.desertcart.be/products/8496020-thermopylae-the-battle-for-the-west) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-10-29*