The First War for Western Civilization

2016 · 41m

DocumentaryWar & Politics

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About The First War for Western Civilization

The Greco-Persian War was pivotal in the creation of the modern world - yet all that is generally remembered are the 300 Spartans at Thermopylae.

This documentary examines the whole history, from the Ionian Revolt (497BC) to the Peace of Callias (449BC), and also covers the legacies of the war - including Democracy.

Status
Ended
TMDB rating
Not rated
Seasons
1
Episodes
8

Seasons and episodes

The latest season with aired episodes is shown first. Specials are kept separate.

Latest aired season

Season 1

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S1 E1

The Beginning

A look at Athens and the First Democracy at the start of the Greco-Persian war.

S1 E2

Treachery

Sparta and Greece; the origins of the war; the Persian invasion of Greece at Marathon and the battle

S1 E3

The Battle of Marathon

The famous battle is examined.

S1 E4

Rise and Fall

Myths of the Battle of Marathon are examined.

S1 E5

The Great Invasion of Xerxes

Leonidas and his 300 Spartans vs. Xerxes and his 250,000 Persians- the battle is joined at Thermopylae.

S1 E6

Leonidas and the 300 Spartans

The facts of the famous battle of Thermopylae.

S1 E7

Decision in Greece

The war continues and is concluded in the Peace of Callias, aka the Peace of Kimon.

S1 E8

Aftermath and Legacy

What the Greco-Persian War means for the modern world.

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