In the Persian army there were many gallant men, under a veteran general; they were familiarized with victory,Continuing The Battle of

Marathon itself was a region sacred to Hercules. Close to them was the fountain of Macaria, who had in days of yore devoted herself to death for the

Some years were occupied in the complete reduction of Ionia. But when this was effected, Darius ordered his victorious forces to proceed to punish

Fresh fuel was thus added to the anger of Darius against Athens, and the Persian preparations went on with renewed vigor.Continuing The Battle of

Kings who thus seek the admiration of posterity are little likely to dim the record of their successes by the mention of their occasional

Asia was the original seat of human societies -- long before any trace can be found of the inhabitants of the rest of the world having emerged from

Miltiades felt no hesitation, as to the course which the Athenian army ought to pursue; and earnestly did he press his opinion on his brother

Miltiades determined to rule more securely. On his arrival he kept close within his house, as if he was mourning for his brother.Continuing The

This generous daring of their weak but true-hearted ally was never forgotten at Athens.Continuing The Battle of Marathon,our selection from Sir