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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