HSC Ancient History Assessment Task 1 Greek World 500 - 400BC

Evaluate how historians have presented the role, influence, and significance of the individual selected.
Mardonius was the respected son - in - law and representative of King Darius the Great. He was the commander of the Persian troops during twp expeditions to Greece in 492 and 480/479 BCE. Modern and Ancient Historians portray Mardonius' role as following the instructions set out to him by Darius, as his successor, and contributing as a commander for a number of Persian expeditions. He also played the role of a strategic thinker and leader and is portrayed as significant for his many ef…