History of Sparta: An Enthralling Guide to the Spartans and the Trojan War

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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Lydbog: 18. september 2022