Libro VII de la Historia de Heródoto

Libro VII de la Historia de Heródoto, written by Herodotus in the 5th century BCE, details the events leading up to the Persian invasion of Greece under King Xerxes. It covers the military preparations following the death of Darius, including the construction of a canal and a bridge over the Hellespont. The narrative highlights key confrontations, such as the debate between Xerxes and the Spartan Demaratus regarding Greek resilience, and the pivotal battles at Thermopylae, culminating in the death of Leonidas and his Spartans. This work is notable for being one of the earliest historical accounts of the Greco-Persian Wars.