Gates of Fire

In the Sunday Times bestseller Gates of Fire, Steven Pressfield brings to life the legendary Spartans, a people who shaped history and became as immortal as their gods. This epic tale is a must-read for fans of ancient history and compelling narratives.

• A gripping account of the Battle of Thermopylae.
• Explores the courage, heroism, and self-sacrifice of the 300 Spartan warriors.
• Imaginatively framed and historically detailed narrative.
• Beautifully written and a great joy to read.

In 480 BC, 300 Spartan warriors stood against the massive Persian army of King Xerxes at the pass of Thermopylae. Their mission: to delay the enemy and buy time for the Greek armies to mobilize. For six days, they held the invaders at bay, fighting with extraordinary courage and self-sacrifice until they were ultimately overwhelmed.

• Author: Steven Pressfield
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Page Count: 528 pages
• Dimensions: 12.6 x 3.5 x 19.6 cm
• Weight: 360 g
• Publisher: Bantam
• Publication Date: 19 November 2020
• ISBN-10: 0857504622
• ISBN-13: 978-0857504623

Gates of Fire is a timeless epic of man and war, exquisitely researched and boldly written, creating a new classic of historical fiction.