Tides of War
A Novel
$40.01
- Paperback
448 pages
- Release Date
28 August 2001
Summary
The Peloponnesian War, one of history’s most pivotal conflicts, comes to vibrant life in this “unabashedly brilliant, epic, intelligent, and moving” (Kirkus Reviews) novel from the bestselling author of Gates of Fire.
Pressfield’s battlefield scenes rank with the most convincing ever written. -USA Today
Brilliant at war, a master of politics, and a charismatic lover, Alcibiades was Athens’ favorite son and the city’s greatest general. A prodigal follower of Socrates, he embodi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780553381399 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0553381393 |
| Author: | Steven Pressfield |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 448 |
| Release Date: | 28 August 2001 |
| Weight: | 577g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 155mm x 25mm |
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Critics Review
“Pressfield’s battlefield scenes rank with the most convincing ever written.”—USA Today
“Pressfield serves up not just hair-raising battle scenes … but many moments of valor and cowardice, lust and bawdy humor… . Even more impressively, he delivers a nuanced portrait of ancient athens.”—Esquire
“Unabashedly brilliant, epic, intelligent, and moving.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Pressfield’s attention to historic detail is exquisite… . This novel will remain with the reader long after the final chapter is finished.”—Library Journal
“Astounding, historically accurate tale … Pressfield is a master storyteller, especially adept in his graphic and embracing descriptions of the land and naval battles, political intrigues and colorful personalities, which come together in an intense and credible portrait of war-torn Greece.”—Publishers Weekly
About The Author
Steven Pressfield
Steven Pressfield is author of the international bestseller Gates of Fire, an epic novel of the battle of Thermopylae, and The Legend of Bagger Vance. He lives in Los Angeles.
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