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- ISBN 9781849087001
- Weight: 240g
- Dimensions: 178 x 239mm
- Publication Date: 20 Jul 2012
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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Immortalized through their exploits at the battle of Thermopylae under the legendary Leonidas, as well as countless other victories, the Spartans were some of the best-trained, -organized and most-feared warriors of the ancient world.
The small state of Sparta, known to the Ancient Greeks as Lakedaimon, developed a unique warrior society that used serfs and non-citizens to do all of the manual work, leaving the free-born men of Sparta free to concentrate all of their energies on warfare. Forbidden from engaging in any form of manual labour, these Spartan warriors were trained from an early age in a brutal regime that gave them the necessary discipline and tolerance to withstand the pressures of phalanx warfare and endure all manner of hardships on campaign.
This book explores all aspects of the Spartan warrior's life, from the earliest days of his training through his life in peace and war, culminating in the battlefield experiences of these feared combatants.
Duncan B Campbell is a specialist in ancient Greek and Roman warfare, producing a complete re-assessment of Roman siegecraft for his PhD. His work has appeared in several international journals and he is a regular contributor to Ancient Warfare magazine.
Steve Noon was born in Kent, UK, and attended art college in Cornwall. He’s had a life-long passion for illustration, and since 1985 has worked as a professional artist. He has provided award-winning illustrations for the publishers Dorling Kindersley and illustrated over 20 books for Osprey.
