This title attempts to deconstruct the image of the Spartans as mythical and unknown, to present them as they say themselves - as warrior heroes, living exemplars of the values of self-sacrifice, communal endeavour and achievement against all odds. Paul Cartledge examines the evolution of their ancient society and culture, one that was significantly masculine but that allowed women an unusually dominant and powerful role. The history of this people, whose ideas have attracted many societies over the centuries, is defined in this book.
- ISBN10 0752265237
- ISBN13 9780752265230
- Publish Date 8 November 2002
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 18 January 2008
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Pan Macmillan
- Imprint Channel 4 Books
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 288
- Language English