Hi, I have a one hour in-class assignment task where I have to write an essay on either of the following questions.
(a) It will be an easy task, for these foreigners have little taste for war, and you are the finest soldiers in the world. The Persian weapons are bows and short spears; they fight in trousers and turbans – that will show you how easy they are to beat! – Herodotus 5.49
With reference to the quotation, to what extent were the Greeks’ methods of warfare responsible for their victories in the Persian Wars of 490 and 480 – 479 BC?
OR
(b) Assess the contribution of AT LEAST TWO Greek leaders to the war with Persia of 490 – 479 BC.
My question is, can anyone provide me with some content and/or a structure? I'll be in your debt!
(a) It will be an easy task, for these foreigners have little taste for war, and you are the finest soldiers in the world. The Persian weapons are bows and short spears; they fight in trousers and turbans – that will show you how easy they are to beat! – Herodotus 5.49
With reference to the quotation, to what extent were the Greeks’ methods of warfare responsible for their victories in the Persian Wars of 490 and 480 – 479 BC?
OR
(b) Assess the contribution of AT LEAST TWO Greek leaders to the war with Persia of 490 – 479 BC.
My question is, can anyone provide me with some content and/or a structure? I'll be in your debt!