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Loading... The Spartans (original 2003; edition 2003)by Paul Cartledge
Work detailsThe Spartans: The World of the Warrior-Heroes of Ancient Greece by Paul Cartledge (2003)
None Compact | Rate recommendations No current Talk conversations about this book. I enjoyed reading this engagingly written short history of Sparta from the beginning to the loss of importance in the Roman empire and the afterlife of the ideas about Sparta, Leonidas in particular. (  ) mari_reads | Aug 4, 2013 |  This was ok, definitely some points of interest, but I probably would have gotten more out of the actual book than I did the audio. As others have noted, there is not much "flow" but rather a bit of hopping around. That added to the rather large number of names, of both people and place, that I had a hard time visualizing, left me a bit confused at times and replaying quite a few chapters. It seems well-researched, and the author well-informed, I'd just probably go the printed route if I had it to do over... (  ) ScoutJ | Mar 31, 2013 | Judging from the fat PBS sticker on the front cover and the advertising on the back, this book was written to accompany a TV show or series. The text doesn’t refer to it, however. This is a short though illuminating take on the history of Sparta from prehistoric times to its long decline through Roman times. It shines a light on ancient Greek history, reminding me how little I know about it. (  ) baobab | Nov 10, 2010 | The Spartan legend has inspired generations, and its legacy can be found in both the Roman and British Empires.  HanoarHatzioni | Jun 10, 2009 | The book is disappointing. It has a conversational tone, but is not well organized or deep; frankly, it reads like a lightly edited transcription of lecture notes. So, while this material is engaging and informative as far as it goes, I suspect the author had a better book in him. (  ) isinger | Jun 21, 2008 | no reviews | add a review
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