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Rise and Fall of the Spartans (2002)

Explores every aspect of Sparta's culture, lifestyle, history and legacy. Author Steven Pressfield reflects on the significance of the Battle of Thermopylae, where a force led by 300 Spartan warriors stalled the advance of a hundred-thousand-plus strong Persian army for nearly a week. Scholars explore the factors that drove the Peloponnesian city-state to strive for martial excellence. Ancient accounts explain how Sparta's warriors were trained and detail their prowess in battle.

Senarist

William Neal, Susan Michaels

Kanal

History

Ülke

Amerika Birleşik Devletleri

Dil

İngilizce

İlk yayın

30 Eylül 2002

Durum

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