Miltiades the Younger
At a glance:
- Series: Great Lives from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Politicians, Diplomats, Generals, Military Officers, Soldiers, Hellenistic Age, Ancient Greece
- Curriculum: Western Civilization/European History, Ancient History
Article abstract: Athenian general{$I[g]Greece;Miltiades the Younger} Through innovative tactics and inspired battlefield leadership, Miltiades led Athens to victory over the Persians at the Battle of Marathon. He thus helped to secure Greek civilization from engulfment by Near Eastern influences and greatly enhanced Athenian prestige in the Greek world.
Early Life
Very little is known about the first thirty years of Miltiades (mihl-TI-uh-deez) the Younger. His family and clan relationships, however, would prove to be highly influential in the shaping of...
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