The Gates of Athens

The momentous struggle between Athens and Sparta as rival powers and political systems will last for twenty-seven years (431 to 404 BC). It will end in the fall of Athens.

Filled with cunning political scheming, astonishing military prowess, invasions, treacheries, plagues, ambitions, virtues, and emotions and a lot of intrigue, Conn Iggulden brings to life one of the most thrilling chapters of the ancient world.

“Praise for Conn Iggulden--:, : An absolutely cracking story. The pace is nail-biting and the set dressing magnificent---, The Times Absorbing and bloody--Antonia Senior, - Peopled with characters so finely honed the story becomes a gripping and glorious legend. Brilliant!---, Weekend Sport Breathes new life into the darkest and most dramatic of times---, Star”

Breathes new life into the darkest and most dramatic of times Star Peopled with characters so finely honed the story becomes a gripping and glorious legend. Brilliant! Weekend Sport Absorbing and bloody -- Antonia Senior An absolutely cracking story. The pace is nail-biting and the set dressing magnificent The Times Praise for Conn Iggulden -

Conn Iggulden is one of the most successful authors of historical fiction writing today. Stormbird is the first book in his brilliant new series set during the Wars of the Roses, an extraordinary period of British history. His previous two series, on Julius Caesar and on the Mongul Khans of Central Asia, describe the founding of the greatest empires of their day and were number one bestsellers. Conn Iggulden lives in Hertfordshire with his wife and children. conniggulden.com

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