The Spartans
An Epic History
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
1 January 2014
Summary
The Spartan legend has inspired and captivated subsequent generations with evidence of its legacy found in both the Roman and British Empires. The Spartans are our ancestors, every bit as much as the Athenians. But while Athens promoted democracy, individualism, culture and society, their great rivals Sparta embodied militarism, totalitarianism, segregation and brutal repression. As ruthless as they were self-sacrificing, their devastatingly successful war rituals made the Spartans the ultima…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781447237204 |
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| ISBN-10: | 144723720X |
| Author: | Paul Cartledge |
| Publisher: | Pan Macmillan |
| Imprint: | Pan Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Edition: | Unabridged |
| Release Date: | 1 January 2014 |
| Weight: | 229g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 129mm x 19mm |
| Series: | Aziza's Secret Fairy Door |
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Cartledge’s crystalline prose, his vivacious storytelling and his lucid historical insights combine here to provide a first-rate history of the Spartans, their significance to ancient Greece and their influence on our culture. * Publishing News *
About The Author
Paul Cartledge
Paul Cartledge is widely acknowledged to be the world’s leading expert on the subject of Sparta and the Spartans. He is Professor of Greek History at Cambridge University. He has written and edited many works, including Spartan Reflections and acted as academic consultant on the Channel 4 television series The Spartans.
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