Matyszak, Philip
Sparta
- ISBN 13:
- 9781473874725
- author:
- Matyszak, Philip
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword Military
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.44 kg
- Genre:
- History, Ancient, Greece,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Spartans were universally admired in 479 BC, but by 402 BC their state had collapsed. What led to this downfall? Philip Matyszak examines the political blunders and failures of leadership that combined with unresolved social issues to bring down the nation. Despite their military prowess on the battlefield, the Spartans' refusal to adapt to changing circumstances ultimately proved their undoing. Their rigid constitution and society made it difficult for them to respond to the shifting world around them. Yet, even in defeat, the Spartans showed remarkable resilience and defiance. This book tells a seldom-told tale of political failure and heroism, set against the backdrop of epic battles and intrigue.
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