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Start giftingHistory of Sparta: An Enthralling Guide to the Spartans and the Trojan War
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Two manuscripts in one book:
- Sparta: An Enthralling Overview of the Spartans and Their City-State in Ancient Greece along with the Greco-Persian Wars, Peloponnesian War, and Other Conflicts Involving the Spartan Army
- The Trojan War: An Enthralling Overview of a Legendary Conflict of Ancient Greece and Its Role in History and Greek Mythology
In part one of this book, you will discover:
- The origin and foundations of ancient Sparta;
- The role of mythical divinity in the emergence of Sparta;
- Wars and conquests that helped shape Sparta’s foreign relations;
- The lives and times of the great kings and heroes of Sparta;
- The unique socio-political structure of classical and post-classical Sparta;
- The famous agoge and Sparta’s prestigious military;
- A typical day as a citizen or non-citizen living in ancient Sparta;
- And much, much more!
In part two of this book, you will discover:
- Why the war started
- How one face launched a thousand ships
- About the tricksters – and the tricked!
- Myth or history – which parts are which?
- Who were the Trojans?
- Who were the Achaeans?
- Was it kidnapping or did they elope?
- Achilles’ heel – why was it so vulnerable?
- The many prophecies – and their fulfilment
- Death of heroes – depending on which side of the sea you lived!
- How Ancient Greeks viewed the Trojan War
- Modern-day discoveries and interpretations
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