Sparta
the rise and fall of an ancient superpower
$38.25
- Paperback
384 pages
- Release Date
30 September 2025
Summary
Sparta: The Rise and Fall of a Warrior Nation
Sparta - its legendary warriors and steadfast resilience are famous throughout the world as a model for toughness, justice and masculinity. The Spartans’ reputation as fighters is matched only by their mythic code of honour. Their torch has been carried by footballers and politicians, video games and philosophers alike.
But who really were the Spartans? And what was the driving force behind the rise - and dramatic fall - of Spart…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781805227496 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1805227491 |
| Author: | Andrew Bayliss |
| Publisher: | Profile Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Profile Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 30 September 2025 |
| Weight: | 480g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 153mm |
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About The Author
Andrew Bayliss
Andrew Bayliss is Associate Professor in Greek History at the University of Birmingham. He has taught and studied in Australia, Greece and the UK, and his published works on ancient Greek history include Oath and State in Ancient Greece, The Spartans and The Spartans: A Very Short Introduction.
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