02-12-2012, 03:50 PM
Each to their own Robert - it's what makes us individuals :wink:
My point really is that due to the enormous logistics required Herodotus' numbers are to be highly questionable which is where we all came in.
So essentially I think we we are agreeing on the main part of the thread and no, I can't tell you what Xerxes was thinking either - no one can. But one can make assumptions and speculate which is half of the fun of this fascinating subject.
Or I think its fun anyway
My point really is that due to the enormous logistics required Herodotus' numbers are to be highly questionable which is where we all came in.
So essentially I think we we are agreeing on the main part of the thread and no, I can't tell you what Xerxes was thinking either - no one can. But one can make assumptions and speculate which is half of the fun of this fascinating subject.
Or I think its fun anyway
Moi Watson
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!