Greek general Themistokles attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war. He's pitted against the massive invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god Xerxes, and Artemesia, vengeful commander of the Persian navy.

As the Persians once again return to reconquer the Greeks, Themistocles, the hero of Salamis, risks everything--his honor, friendships and his life--to protect his country.

After defeating Leonidas at the Battle of Thermopylae, Xerxes and the Persian army march towards Athens where Themistocles is forced to join forces with Sparta, Athens' long-time rival, to defend the Greek city-states.

This new chapter of the epic saga 300, told in the breathtaking visual style that defined the original blockbuster, brings the fight for glory to a challenging new battlefield: the sea. Greek general Themistokles is pitted against massive invading Persian forces, who are ruled by the god-king Xerxes and led by Artemisia, the vengeful commander of their navy. Knowing his only hope of defeating the Persian armada is to unite Greece, Themistokles leads...

Presents an introduction to life in ancient Greece, and looks at the actions of Themistocles, a politician who rose to power to lead the Athenian people in battle against the Persian Empire.