"Thermopylae: The Battle That Changed the World"

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I would be willing to bet that Cartledge's premise for how Thermopylae changed the world will, indeed, concentrate on the legend of Leonidas and the other defenders. East vs. West, sacrifice for the cause, etc. In the final chapter of his general audience work, The Spartans: The World of the Warrior-Heroes of Ancient Greece which is entitled, "The Legacy: Leonidas Lives!" he touches on this subject a bit.

I did not read his Alexander book - sounds like it's a bit disappointing.