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First Sacred War: (595-585 BC) A war fought in the name of the gods. A city destroyed to protect a sanctuary. A military legacy that shaped Western warfare. Between 595 and 585 BC, central Greece was drawn into a brutal, coordinated campaign unlike anything it had seen before. This is the gripping account of the First Sacred War - when alliances were tested, siege warfare evolved, and the very definition of holy war was rewritten. From the walls of Kirrha to the sacred precincts of Delphi, this book examines how city-states turned ritual grievances into full-scale military action. It shows how cavalry, naval patrols, and supply tactics were all adapted in real time, and how the Amphictyonic League emerged as a new force in Greek geopolitics. Grounded in historical evidence and written with academic precision, First Sacred War: 595-585 BC takes readers deep into the military strategies, political intrigues, and religious stakes of a war that changed the nature of warfare itself. Through careful attention to dates, personalities, and battlefield decisions, this volume serves both the general reader and the scholar - without sacrificing accuracy or clarity. For readers of classical military history, ancient geopolitics, or the origins of Western conflict strategy, this is a book worth your full attention.