{"product_id":"9781101050859","title":"Lords of the Sea: The Epic Story of the Athenian Navy and the Birth of Democracy","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe epic true story of Themistocles and the Battle of Salamis, and a rousing history of the world's first dominant navy and the towering empire it built\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Athenian Navy was one of the finest fighting forces in the history of the world. It engineered a civilization, empowered the world's first democracy, and led a band of ordinary citizens on a voyage of discovery that altered the course of history. With \u003ci\u003eLords of the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e, renowned archaeologist John R. Hale presents, for the first time, the definitive history of the epic battles, the fearsome ships, and the men-from extraordinary leaders to seductive rogues-that established Athens's supremacy. With a scholar's insight and a storyteller's flair, Hale takes us on an unforgettable voyage with these heroes, their turbulent careers, and far-flung expeditions, bringing back to light a forgotten maritime empire and its majestic legacy.","brand":"Penguin Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47133121183984,"sku":"9781101050859","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781101050859_p0.jpg?v=1763684854","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781101050859","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}