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This detailed study of the Persian Wars by historian George Beardoe Grundy is a valuable resource for scholars of ancient Greece and Persia. Drawing on literary and topographical evidence, Grundy examines the political, military, and cultural factors that led to this pivotal conflict. From the Ionian Revolt to the Battle of Marathon, this book provides a comprehensive and nuanced treatment of one of the most important events in world history. 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.