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Grand Strategy Of Classical Sparta : The Persian Challenge
Paperback Edition: 1
More than 2,500 years ago, a confederation of small Greek city-states defeated the invading armies of Persia, the most powerful empire in the world. In this meticulously researched study, historian Paul Rahe argues that Sparta was the most essential player in the coalition's ultimate victory.Drawing
from an impressive range of ancient sources, the author examines from a Spartan perspective the grand strategy that halted the Persian juggernaut. Rahe provides a detailed picture of life in Sparta circa 480 BC, revealing how the Spartans had within them the pride, confidence, discipline, and discernment necessary to forge an alliance that would stand firm against a great empire.
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Pages : 424
Publisher : Yale University Press
Publication date : 2017-04-02
Subjects: Non-fiction, Humanities, Anthropology/archaeology, History, Classical Greek & Roman Archaeology, Military History