25
16
€
Delivery
Fri, 25 Sep - Thu, 01 Oct
14,00 €
shipping cost
Sent from Greece
Description
Specifications
Generally admired in 479 BC, the Spartans dominated the Greek world until 402 BC, only for their state to collapse in the next generation. What went wrong? Was the fall of Sparta inevitable? Philip Matyszak examines the political blunders and leadership failures combined with unresolved social issues that led the nation to collapse—even as its warriors remained undefeated in battle.
The Spartans believed that their constitution and society were above the changes sweeping their world and, by resisting change, they were ultimately conquered by it. However, this is also a tale of defiance, as the Spartans refused to accept their humiliation and—although never more than a small and underpopulated city-state—for many years their city exerted influence far beyond its size and population. This is a chronicle of political failure, but also a lesson in how to fall fighterly. Even with Roman legions coming to conquer their city, the Spartans did not back down.
Sparta: Fall of a Warrior Nation tells a rarely seen story, filled with heroes and villains, epic battles, and political intrigue.
Pages: 192, Dimensions: 15.6x15.6cm
Manufacturer
- Author
- Philip Matyszak
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books
- Skroutz Book Awards 2025
- -
- Type
- General History
- Theme
- World History
- Language
- English
- Subtitle
- -
- Cover
- Hardcover
- Number of Pages
- 192
- Release Date
- -
- Publication Date
- -
- Dimensions
- 15.2x22.9 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9781473874725
Important information
Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.