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Hellenistic and Roman Sparta - Softcover

Cartledge, Paul; Spawforth, Antony

 
9780415071444: Hellenistic and Roman Sparta

Synopsis

A comprehensive account of ancient Sparta over the eight centuries or so following her loss of "great power" status on the battlefield in 371BC. "Hellenistic and Roman Sparta" should be of interest to all those concerned with classical studies, as well as to the non-specialist reader attracted by the ambiguous repetition of this notorious city. Paul Cartledge and Antony Spawforth provide an analysis of social, political and economic changes in the Spartan community which challenges the conventional perception of Spartan "decline" in post-Classical antiquity.

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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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