Matyszak, Philip
Sparta: Rise of a Warrior Nation
- ISBN 13:
- 9781399014564
- author:
- Matyszak, Philip
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword Military
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 15.5 x 1.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Ancient, Greece,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Spartans remain one of history's most fascinating subjects. Often portrayed as unyielding heroes, they were indeed capable of great physical toughness and heroism in adversity. However, this image belies the complexities of ancient Sparta, where children were systematically abused and women enjoyed rights unmatched in Europe at the time. Philip Matyszak explores two key themes: how Sparta developed into its unique society, and the rise of the city from a small Peloponnesian village to military superpower. At the heart of this narrative is the Spartan hoplite, the archetypal Greek warrior who commanded respect and fear throughout Greece in his day. Through this book, Matyszak sheds light on the man behind the myth, revealing the environment that produced him and the contradictions that defined ancient Sparta.
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