Book · 2001 · Fiction
Tides of War
A Novel
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Also his books gets a fire about the Spartans and the Battle of Thermopylae the Lionsgate tides of war and others are some of the best historical fiction novels ever written.
Lex Fridman · Lex Fridman Podcast · Jun 2020 Listen at 0:21 The best things said about it
But the first he was in he was in Tides of War and he was in the Virtues of War.
Steven Pressfield The Daily Stoic · Aug 2026 Why people recommend it
Tides of War by Steven Pressfield is a celebrated historical fiction novel that plunges readers into the brutal conflicts of ancient Greece, focusing on the Spartans and the historic Battle of Thermopylae. On the Lex Fridman Podcast, host Lex Fridman praised Steven Pressfield's historical fiction works, specifically highlighting Tides of War alongside his other ancient world novels as ranking among the finest historical fiction ever written. Later, during an appearance on The Daily Stoic, author Steven Pressfield himself discussed the book while tracing the narrative history of a recurring character across his broader literary catalog, noting its place alongside his other classical titles like The Virtues of War. Through these podcast appearances, the novel receives recognition both from enthusiastic reviewers celebrating its immersive storytelling and from the author himself as he reflects on his extensive creative process exploring antiquity. The book continues to resonate with fans of military history and historical fiction alike, celebrated for its gripping depiction of ancient warfare and the complex psychological landscapes of classical Greek warriors navigating monumental historical turning points.
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Lex Fridman also his books gets a fire about the Spartans and the Battle of Thermopylae the Lionsgate tides of war and… 1
“also his books gets a fire about the Spartans and the Battle of Thermopylae the Lionsgate tides of war and others are some of the best historical fiction novels ever written”
Steven Pressfield But the first he was in he was in Tides of War and he was in the Virtues of War. 1
“But the first he was in he was in Tides of War and he was in the Virtues of War.”
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“one is Gates of Fire and the other is tides of War”