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The Spartans
Book • 2002
In *The Spartans*, Paul Cartledge provides a detailed analysis of Spartan society, tracing their origins, military tactics, and political system.
He explores the unique role of women in Spartan society and examines the factors leading to Sparta's decline.
The book offers a nuanced understanding of the Spartans, dispelling myths while reinforcing their enduring allure.
He explores the unique role of women in Spartan society and examines the factors leading to Sparta's decline.
The book offers a nuanced understanding of the Spartans, dispelling myths while reinforcing their enduring allure.
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The Rise & Fall of Sparta
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The Spartans at Thermopylae