Cartledge, Paul
Spartan Reflections
- ISBN 13:
- 9780715629666
- author:
- Cartledge, Paul
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Gerald Duckworth & Co Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 23.2 x 15.2 x 2.4 cm
- Genre:
- European history: BCE to c 500 CE
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The complex tradition of ancient Sparta has had a lasting impact on Western thought. This city is one of the few ancient Greek cities well enough documented for historians to create a comprehensive social portrait.
Cartledge's Spartan Reflections offers a nuanced exploration of this fascinating culture, shedding light on its unique history and society.
With 298 pages, this paperback edition provides a detailed insight into the intricacies of Spartan life, making it an ideal choice for those interested in European history and Ancient Greece from BCE to c 500 CE.
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