A Victor Of Salamis

""A Victor of Salamis"" is a historical fiction novel written by William Stearns Davis. Set in ancient Greece during the reign of Xerxes, the book tells the story of a young man named Ariston who dreams of becoming a great warrior like his father. When the Persian army invades Greece, Ariston finds himself caught up in the conflict, fighting alongside the legendary figures of Leonidas and Themistocles. As the war rages on, Ariston must navigate the treacherous political landscape of ancient Greece, making alliances and enemies along the way. Along the journey, he also learns about love and friendship, as he falls for a beautiful Spartan woman and befriends a wise old philosopher. The story culminates in the Battle of Salamis, where Ariston plays a pivotal role in securing victory for the Greeks against the mighty Persian navy. Through his bravery and cunning, Ariston proves himself to be a true hero and a victor of Salamis. Overall, ""A Victor of Salamis"" is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of one of the most pivotal moments in ancient history. It offers a unique perspective on the famous battles of Thermopylae and Salamis, and brings to life the legendary figures who fought in them.1944. The invasion of Greece by Xerxes, with its battles of Thermopylae, Salamis, and Plataea, forms one of the most dramatic events in history. Had Athens and Sparta succumbed to this attack of Oriental superstition and despotism, the Parthenon, the Attic Theater, the Dialogues of Plato, would have been almost as impossible as if Phidias, Sophocles, and the philosophers had never lived. Because this contest and its heroes, Leonidas and Themistocles, cast their abiding shadows across our world of today, I have attempted this piece of historical fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.