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101. Salamis: Athens’ Revenge

Empire

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Spartan Ideals and Their Dark Legacy

This chapter examines the Battle of Salamis and the Spartan way of life, focusing on their militaristic ethos and rejection of leisure. The discussion explores the historical appropriation of Spartan principles by later regimes, particularly Nazi Germany, and critiques the brutality of Persian imperialism.

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