Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. World of books sells used books online to over 190 countries worldwide. You can also connect with us on facebook, twitter, instagram, or through our blog. Gates of fire is a 1998 work of historical fiction by steven pressfield centered around the famous battle of thermopylae 480 bc, in which a heavilyoutnumbered force of native greeks led by the spartans held the invading army of the persian empire at bay for several days. Clifford noble and leonard riggio in new york, barnes and noble is the largest bookseller specifically in retail in the united states. Movie rights for this novel have been acquired by universal studios for george clooney and robert lawrences maysville pictures. If this prophecy is a continuation of the last, notwithstanding its fresh title, then israel must be the christian church, formed of the true israel which believed. Gates of fire was interesting, but i thought that it didnt live up to its full potential as a piece of historical fiction.
The author of the international bestsellers gates of fire and tides of war delivers his most gripping and imaginative novel of the ancient. Narrated by the sole survivor of the epic battlea squire in the spartan heavy infantry gates of fire is a mesmerizing depiction of one mans indoctrination into the spartan way of life and death, and of the legendary men and women who gave the culture an immortal gravity. Zen mind meets wildfire at the gates of tassajara by colleen morton busch and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The role of historical fiction is to convey the gravity of the situation on hand, and gates of fire seemed to botch up on many of the most essential events.
Jun 25, 20 gates of fire is not a book everyone will like due to its course language and graphic battle scenes. Youll be happy to know there are amazing parking options in the area. A king does not dine while his men go hungry, nor sleep when they stand at watch upon the wall. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Narrated by the sole survivor of the epic battlea squire in the spartan heavy infantrygates of fire is a mesmerizing depiction of one mans indoctrination into the spartan way of life and death, and of the legendary men and women who gave the culture an immortal gravity. The bookstore chain, which recently put itself up for sale, posted a loss that was wider than.
Oct 04, 2019 boycott barnes and noble, target for having this book in the childrens section, reads an oct. Stepbystep guide with screenshots on how to borrow kindle. A captive greek, named xeones, dictates his story to a scribe who works for the persian king, xerxes. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Read the book on paper it is quite a powerful experience. The earth between the gates is normally so parched and dustblown that servants are employed by the spa to oil the walkways for the convenience of the bathers. Oct 26, 2015 does the electronic version of the book completely replace the paper version. Boycott barnes and noble, target for having this book in the childrens section, reads an oct. An epic novel of the battle of thermopylae by pressfield, steven from amazons fiction books store. Parking is plentiful, so patrons can feel free to bring their vehicles. It especially retails digital media, educational and content products, with over 680 retail stores in 50 states.
Oct 07, 2018 that was in 2004, and the losers were borders, crown books, book world and others. Steven pressfield is the author of the bestselling historical novels gates of fire, tides of war, last of the amazons, alexander. His new novel killing rommel will be published in spring 2008. Steven pressfield is a great writer, but with gates of fire, he reaches a pitch of sublimity that rivals the gods. Between every two of them there were three towers, raised ten feet above the walls. Gates of fire is on the commandant of the marine corps reading list. Gates of fire by steven pressfield, 1999, bantam edition, in english gates of fire 1999 edition open library. Xeones tale covers his years of training and adventure as the loyal and devoted servant of dienekes, a noble spartan soldier, and he describes the sixday ordeal. Jan 18, 2020 another chapter in seattles storied literary and retail history is coming to a close on saturday. Does the electronic version of the book completely replace the paper version.
An epic novel of the battle of thermopylae the ceo. Founded in 1873 by charles barnes, william barnes, g. Epic is the best word to describe the book, and the narrator doesnt disappoint as he doesnt in the mitch rapp novels either. Steven pressfield is currently working on a book about alcibiades. As a former marine, and a bit of a classics buff, gates of fire speaks to me on so many levels. It is surely the best book ever written about india. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide.
Im starting to feel that historical fiction is the right genre to visit when im looking for amazing standalone books. Barnes and noble misses out on bombshell trump tellall. Lcdr rorke denver inspired me to immediately order the book and read it cover to cover. From the gates there were streets, each 151 feet in width, which ran through the city, so that there were fifty streets in all, cutting each other at right angles, and forming 676 squares in the city. Despite their eventual defeat, the greek forces became renowned for. Jan 11, 2012 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Best of all, if after reading an e book, you buy a paper version of gates of fire. But after closing 90 of its 720 locations in the past seven years, often leaving areas of hundreds of thousands of people without a single major bookstore, it appears prepared to call it quits.
This study guide, written by, includes the following sections. This a video of showing how to free download any paid book. Gates of fire was not quite what i expected, but this does not in any way diminish its attraction. Gates of fire is an historical novel about the immortal military stand of an elite group of spartan warriors at thermopylae against the invading persian millions. Ive read and listened to gates of fire at least a dozen times and i never get tired of the story. For your reference, we provided these gates of fire quotes with page numbers using the following version of the book.
An epic novel of the battle of thermopylae audiobook by steven pressfield. The burden of the word of the lord for rather, upon see at nahum 1. Jan 19, 2018 this a video of showing how to free download any paid book. I was expecting a war story with a focus on the mentality of the spartan warriors, and this was indeed a significant part of the book, but it was ultimately more than that. Hillary clintons diehard supporters lined up overnight in an attempt to be the first to get a signed copy of the 2016 democratic losers new book at. Filmrights to gates of fire have been taken up by george clooneys production company. Author steven pressfield is perhaps bestknown at the moment for his book the legend of bagger vance, a story about golf, which has just been made into a film by robert redford. How to borrow books from a public library for free using your kindle ereader and kindle fire. Lancelot by giles kristian was an amazing standalone and now, ive found gates of fire by steven pressfield. So will people who enjoy military history, historical novels or stories that inspire. Gates of fire is a 1998 historical fiction novel by steven pressfield that recounts the battle of thermopylae through xeones, a perioikoi free but noncitizen inhabitant of sparta born in astakos, and one of only three greek survivors of the battle. This study guide consists of approximately 41 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of gates of fire.