Books by Philip de Souza

It is a testament to its enduring intrigue that the events of the Peloponnesian War are studied for what they can teach about diplomacy, strategy and tactics. This volume offers vivid insights into the impact of warfare on the people who are celebrated as the founders of Western civilization.

The wars between Classical Greece and the Persian Empire produced such famous battles as Marathon, Thermopylae and Salamis. This volume reveals the social, political and military impact of these wars, drawing on the contemporary writings of Herodotus, author of the world's first "history".