History of Sparta: An Enthralling Guide to the Spartans and the Trojan War
Enthralling History
Sep 2022 · Enthralling History · Narrated by Jay Herbert
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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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