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Marathon

Gary Smailes

Take up your weapons and prepare to fight your own battle in these all-action, interactive adventures, in which you take part in epic battles from throughout history.
It is 490 BCE and the ancient city of Athens is under threat. The Persians have sailed across the ocean to invade your land, and now camp on the plains of Marathon, just a few miles from Athens.
You are Miltiades, an old warrior with one last chance to prove your loyalty to the city you love. You will command the mighty Greek Hoplite army as it attempts to halt the Persian invasion and save Athens...

  • Classification : Older Readers (8-12)
  • Pub Date : APR 14, 2011
  • Imprint : Franklin Watts
  • Page Extent : 128
  • Binding : PB
  • ISBN : 9781445101149
  • Price : INR 325
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Gary Smailes

After obtaining an MA in Military History from Liverpool University Gary spent a number of years as a historical researcher for the Horrible Histories writer Terry Deary and as a freelance researcher and editor.
Gary now splits his time between writing and advising new authors on the best route to publication. He works from his home on the Wirral with his novelist wife Caroline Smailes and their three children.

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