Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae

Name: Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae
Rating: 4.40 (17952 reviews)
Author: Steven Pressfield
ISBN: 9780553383680.0

Historical Fiction Fiction Fantasy

by Steven Pressfield

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4.40 (18K ratings)

calendar_today 1998

description 392 pages

Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae by Steven Pressfield holds a highly rated rating of 4.40 out of 5, based on 18K reader ratings. First published in 1998. The book spans 392 pages.

About Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae

In 480 B.C., two million Persian invaders come to the mountain pass of Thermopylae in eastern Greece, where they are met by 300 of Sparta's finest warriors. The Greek loyalists battle for six days in a prelude to their ultimate victory.

Detail	Value
Author	Steven Pressfield
Published	1998
Pages	392
Kindle Price	$8.99
Genres	Historical Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy
Average Rating	4.40 / 5.00
Total Ratings	17,952

Reader Ratings & Analysis

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4.4

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With a rating of 4.40, Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae is rated above the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.95, it performs above expectations.

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3.95

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Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

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Based on 18K reader ratings, Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae has an average score of 4.40 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."