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This historical account by Leonidas I, King of Sparta, describes the Persian Empire's attempt to invade Greece in the 5th century BC. Focusing on the famous Battle of Thermopylae, Leonidas provides a detailed analysis of the military tactics and strategies used by both sides. This first-hand account is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history and warfare. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.