Abrams, Dennis, 1960-

Xerxes / Dennis Abrams. - New York : Chelsea House Publishers, c2008. - 136 p. : ill. (some col.), map ; 25 cm. - Ancient world leaders .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 128-129) and index.

What do we know? -- The Persian Empire -- Who are these Athenians? -- Young Xerxes -- Decisions -- Xerxes prepares for war -- Thermopylae -- Xerxes goes in for the kill -- Xerxes withdraws -- Decline and death.

ISBN: 9780791096024 (alk. paper)

LCCN: 2007050078

Subjects--Personal Names:
Xerxes I, King of Persia, 519-465 or 4 B.C.
Achaemenid dynasty, 559-330 B.C.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Iran--Kings and rulers--Biography.

LC Class. No.: DS283 / .A19 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 935/.05092