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The Mother of Xerxes
Egypt and Greece
Debate on the Proposed Invasion of Greece
Preparations For the Invasion of Greece
Crossing of Hellespont
The Review of the Troops at Doriscus
Preparations of the Greeks for Defense
The Advance of Xerxes into Greece
The Battle of Thermopylae
The Burning of Athens
The Battle of Salamis
The Return of Xerxes to Persia