The release date for the English version of 'Gates of Fire' by
Steven Pressfield is Sep 2005. If you enjoy this novel, it is available for buy as a paperback from Barnes & Noble or Indigo, as an ebook on the Amazon Kindle store, or as an audiobook on Audible.
The renowned and dreaded Spartan troops were positioned three hundred strong at Thermopylae, a rugged mountain pass in northern Greece. To hold the pass against the millions of the powerful Persian army who were invading was their death mission.
They repelled the horrific attack day after bloody day, giving the Greeks time to regroup. The Spartans were known for the greatest military stand in history, one that lasted until the rocks were covered in blood and just one seriously wounded Spartan squire remained to tell the story. They were raised in a culture that valued spiritual bravery, physical stamina, and superior fighting ability....
"A striking and intricate novel that is nearly impossible to put down once you start reading it."Everyday News
"An enduring tale of humanity and conflict... Pressfield has crafted a modern masterpiece worthy of standing alongside the greatest of the past."—Theodore Coonts