Patrick Frost
Narrator (voice)
Series
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Synopsis
The Greco-Persian War was pivotal in the creation of the modern world - yet all that is generally remembered are the 300 Spartans at Thermopylae. This documentary examines the whole history, from the Ionian Revolt (497BC) to the Peace of Callias (449BC), and also covers the legacies of the war - including Democracy.
Episodes
Season 1
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- 1. The BeginningNow viewing2016-03-25A look at Athens and the First Democracy at the start of the Greco-Persian war.
- 2. Treachery2016-03-25Sparta and Greece; the origins of the war; the Persian invasion of Greece at Marathon and the battle
- 3. The Battle of Marathon2016-03-25The famous battle is examined.
- 4. Rise and Fall2016-03-25Myths of the Battle of Marathon are examined.
- 5. The Great Invasion of Xerxes2016-03-25Leonidas and his 300 Spartans vs. Xerxes and his 250,000 Persians- the battle is joined at Thermopylae.
- 6. Leonidas and the 300 Spartans2016-03-25The facts of the famous battle of Thermopylae.
- 7. Decision in Greece2016-03-25The war continues and is concluded in the Peace of Callias, aka the Peace of Kimon.
- 8. Aftermath and Legacy2016-03-25What the Greco-Persian War means for the modern world.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Michael Scott
Self – Host
No photo Roger Newcombe
(voice)
Chris Pitman
(voice)
Availability
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Is The First War for Western Civilization available to watch online?
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How many seasons does The First War for Western Civilization have?
The First War for Western Civilization has 1 season and 8 episodes.
When did The First War for Western Civilization first air?
The First War for Western Civilization first aired in 2016.
Is The First War for Western Civilization still running?
The First War for Western Civilization's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is The First War for Western Civilization?
The First War for Western Civilization is classified as Documentary, War & Politics.