This work chronicles the rise and fall of ancient Sparta, from its Bronze Age origins to its demise in Late Antiquity. Primarily focused on the Archaic and Classical periods, the book also surveys Spartan history during the Hellenistic and Roman ages when its citizens tried to r…
The name, the land, and the sources -- Sons of Heracles -- Conquest, crisis, and consolidation -- From Cleomenes to Pausanias -- Helots and Perioeci -- Governing Sparta -- Leotychidas to Lysander -- Agesilaus and the Army -- From Archidamus III to Nabis -- From the Achaean Leagu…
Spartans: A New History chronicles the complete history of ancient Sparta from its origins to the end of antiquity. Helps bridge the gap between the common conceptions of Sparta and what specialists believe and dispute about Spartan history. Applies new techniques, perspectives,…
"Spartans: A New History chronicles the rise and fall of ancient Sparta, from its Bronze Age origins to the powerful Greek city-state's demise in late antiquity. Incorporating the latest archaeological evidence and historical research, Kennell's comprehensive account includes di…