FOR AT LEAST TWO CENTURIES THE SPARTAN ARMY was the most formidable war machine in Greece; the purpose of this book is to show why this was so. Professor Lazenby looks first at the composition, training and organization of the army, tracing its roots back to the eighth century BC. He then moves on to detailed analysis of some of the most significant Spartan campaigns and battles: Thermopylai, Plataea, Sphakteria, Mantineia, The Nemea, Koroneia, Lechaion and Leuktra. Finally, the author outlines Sparta's declining power and ...
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FOR AT LEAST TWO CENTURIES THE SPARTAN ARMY was the most formidable war machine in Greece; the purpose of this book is to show why this was so. Professor Lazenby looks first at the composition, training and organization of the army, tracing its roots back to the eighth century BC. He then moves on to detailed analysis of some of the most significant Spartan campaigns and battles: Thermopylai, Plataea, Sphakteria, Mantineia, The Nemea, Koroneia, Lechaion and Leuktra. Finally, the author outlines Sparta's declining power and explains the reasons for this. Since this book was first written over thirty years ago, novels, computer games and films have raised interest in the Spartan military to new heights. The return to print of this excellent study is sure to be welcomed by anyone with an interest in these formidable warriors.
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Add this copy of The Spartan Army to cart. $55.79, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1985 by Aris & Phillips Ltd.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN: 0856681423.
Add this copy of The Spartan Army to cart. $100.00, very good condition, Sold by Book Happy Booksellers rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Portland, OR, UNITED STATES, published 1985 by Aris & Phillips Ltd.
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Near Fine. 210pp; Covers clean & bright, text unmarked, binding is tight, Near Fine condition. Shows the reasons that for at least two centuries the Spartan army was the most formidable war machine in Greece. Examines the organization, composition and training of the army and traces its basic organization back to the eighth century. Also analyzes some of the main campaigns including Thermopylai, Platea, Sphakteria, Mantinea, The Nemea, Koroneia, Lechaion and Leuktra. The last part continues the story to the end of Green Independence. Illustrated with pictures, maps and plans.