Note 17:1 — INTRODUCTION.[vii:1]
Andrew P. (Andrew Preston) Peabody translation
Ἀρτεμίσιον, Artemisium. The first naval battle between the Grecian forces and Xerxes was fought off Artemisium. Themistocles commanded the Athenian portion of the fleet, and the splendid victory was ascribed, in great part, to his skill and prowess.