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1 online resource (498 pages) |
Physical Medium |
polychrome |
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text file |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Summary |
During the eighth century BC, Sparta became one of the leading cities of ancient Greece, conquering the southern Peloponnese, and from the mid-sixth century BC until the mid-fourth, Sparta became a military power of recognized importance. For almost two centuries the massed Spartan army remained unbeaten in the field. Spartan officers also commanded with great success armies of mercenaries or coalition allies, as well as fleets of war galleys. Although it is the stand of the Three Hundred at Thermopylae that has earned Sparta undying fame, it was her victories over both Persian invaders and the. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Sparta (Extinct city) -- History, Military.
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Sparta (Extinct city) -- History.
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Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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Military history.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Rusch, Scott. Sparta At War. Havertown : Frontline Books, 2011 9781848325302 |
ISBN |
9781783830480 (electronic book) |
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1783830484 (electronic book) |
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9781848325302 hardback |
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1848325304 hardback |
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