Marathon

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Pub Date Jun 19 2012 | Archive Date Sep 01 2012

Description

The epic tale of the original marathon runner—just in time for the 2012 Olympic Games. It was a turning point in ancient history. It inspires men to greatness. It was the foundation of one of the greatest and most prevailing global peace efforts of the 20th century. It was the greatest feat—and the tragic death—of a man whose legacy will never be forgotten. In 490BC, an Athenian messenger named Eucles ran 153 miles from Sparta to Athens, and in so doing preserved ancient Greek civilization from subjugation to the Persian Empire. This is his story.

The epic tale of the original marathon runner—just in time for the 2012 Olympic Games. It was a turning point in ancient history. It inspires men to greatness. It was the foundation of one of...


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EDITION Paperback
ISBN 9781596436800
PRICE $16.99 (USD)
PAGES 192

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