Thermopylae, Or The Grave Of The Three Hundred: An Historical Play In Five Acts (1877)

""Thermopylae, Or The Grave Of The Three Hundred"" is a historical play written by John Tucker and published in 1877. The play is set in ancient Greece during the Persian Wars and centers around the Battle of Thermopylae, where a small group of Greek soldiers, led by King Leonidas, held off a massive Persian army for three days. The play is divided into five acts and features a cast of characters including Leonidas, his wife Gorgo, the Persian king Xerxes, and various other soldiers and politicians from both sides. Tucker's play is a dramatic retelling of one of the most famous battles in history and explores themes of bravery, sacrifice, and honor. Through its vivid portrayal of ancient Greek culture and its focus on the heroic deeds of the soldiers at Thermopylae, ""Thermopylae, Or The Grave Of The Three Hundred"" offers a compelling and engaging look at a pivotal moment in history.Also, A Collection Of Sonnets, Acrostics, And Occasional Verses.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.