Leonidas V1

Leonidas V1: A Poem (1798) is a historical epic poem written by Richard Glover. The poem tells the story of the Spartan king Leonidas and his heroic stand against the Persian army at the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC. The poem is divided into twelve books and follows the life of Leonidas from his youth to his death in battle. It also explores themes of honor, courage, and sacrifice. The poem was well-received upon its initial publication and is considered a classic example of the epic genre.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.