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The Spartans: An Epic History (HB)

3.82 ( 2,654 Ratings by Goodreads)
The Spartans: An Epic History (HB)

The Spartans: An Epic History (HB)

3.82 (2,654 Ratings by Goodreads)
hardback | English
Published: 8 November, 2002
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This title attempts to deconstruct the image of the Spartans as mythical and unknown, to present them as they say themselves - as warrior heroes, living exemplars of the values of self-sacrifice, communal endeavour and achievement against all odds. Paul Cartledge examines the evolution of their ancient society and culture, one that was significantly masculine but that allowed women an unusually dominant and powerful role. The history of this people, whose ideas have attracted many societies over the centuries, is defined in this book.
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Type Book
ISBN13 9780752265230
ISBN10 0752265237
Number Of Pages 288
Item Weight 598 g
Product Dimensions 158 x 32 x 232 mm
Publisher / Reseller Channel 4 Books
Format hardback
Edition Reprint
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Author's Bio

Paul Cartledge is a respected author and historian, as well as the world's leading expert on Sparta and the Spartans. He is Chairman of Classics at Cambridge University.

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