Hellenistic and Roman Sparta: A Tale of Two Cities (Societies & Cities of Ancient Greece) - Hardcover

Cartledge, Paul; Spawforth, Antony

 
9780415032902: Hellenistic and Roman Sparta: A Tale of Two Cities (Societies & Cities of Ancient Greece)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0415032903 ISBN 13: 9780415032902
Publisher: Routledge, 1989

Synopsis

This is a new account of Sparta over the eight centuries or so between her loss of 'great power' status in the second quarter of the fourth century BC and the temporary occupation of the late antique city by Alaric in AD 396. This book should be of interest to students and teachers of ancient history and classical studies.

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Review

'Clearly written and thoroughly documented, this work is an excellent introduction to a fascinating but neglected aspect of Greek history.' - Choice

'Spawforth's description of the city of Sparta is the base upon which all others must build.' - Ancient History Bulletin

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
1989
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0415032903
ISBN 13 
9780415032902
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
272

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