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The Myth of Sparta (The Chronicles of Sparta #1)

John M. Burton

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Description:Review for the Myth of Sparta“Based on the classical sources, the story is imaginatively fleshed out with dialogue and action involving historical and fictional characters. An epic on the grand scale is brought to life by the invention of very personal details of individual lives….The Myth of Sparta is a highly enjoyable way to revisit one of the most significant periods of western history.Many have heard of the heroic stand by the three hundred Spartans at the famous Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC- but what happened to the Spartans afterwards? The Myth of Sparta begins with the death of Leonidas, the Lion of Sparta, and the famous Spartans at the battle of Thermopylae and culminates in a re-telling of the battle of Sphacteria, a battle that dramatically dealt with the question of Spartan invincibility. It tells the story of the relations between the Spartans and the Athenians who turned from being the closest of allies into implacable enemies. It follows the lives of many of the Spartans during this period, including its Kings and Regents, as well as lesser known characters such as Styphon, a young Spartan, whose life we follow through the mysteries of the brutal training at the Agoge, the Spartan school for warriors. The novel examines the machinations of the Athenian politicians such as Pericles and Cleon who seek to control Athens as near dictators, forcing their will upon the people. The author also follows the lives of lesser known Athenians, such as Demosthenes, who becomes a General and changes forever the strategy that the Athenians follow in their confrontations with Sparta.The book tells the story of the lives of the Helots, Greek citizens who were long ago subjugated by the Spartans and turned into slaves. In particular, we meet Kallistos, who takes advantage of a great Earthquake that brings Sparta to its knees and then strikes violently to challenge the serfdom he detests so much. The Myth of Sparta covers all of this and more, breathing life into historical characters and describing in dramatic detail, a period of history long forgotten. Note that the Kindle version now includes the first chapter of the sequel to "the Myth of Sparta", namely, "The Return of the Spartans", Volume 2 in the series, "The Chronicles of Sparta."We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Myth of Sparta (The Chronicles of Sparta #1). To get started finding The Myth of Sparta (The Chronicles of Sparta #1), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Review for the Myth of Sparta“Based on the classical sources, the story is imaginatively fleshed out with dialogue and action involving historical and fictional characters. An epic on the grand scale is brought to life by the invention of very personal details of individual lives….The Myth of Sparta is a highly enjoyable way to revisit one of the most significant periods of western history.Many have heard of the heroic stand by the three hundred Spartans at the famous Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC- but what happened to the Spartans afterwards? The Myth of Sparta begins with the death of Leonidas, the Lion of Sparta, and the famous Spartans at the battle of Thermopylae and culminates in a re-telling of the battle of Sphacteria, a battle that dramatically dealt with the question of Spartan invincibility. It tells the story of the relations between the Spartans and the Athenians who turned from being the closest of allies into implacable enemies. It follows the lives of many of the Spartans during this period, including its Kings and Regents, as well as lesser known characters such as Styphon, a young Spartan, whose life we follow through the mysteries of the brutal training at the Agoge, the Spartan school for warriors. The novel examines the machinations of the Athenian politicians such as Pericles and Cleon who seek to control Athens as near dictators, forcing their will upon the people. The author also follows the lives of lesser known Athenians, such as Demosthenes, who becomes a General and changes forever the strategy that the Athenians follow in their confrontations with Sparta.The book tells the story of the lives of the Helots, Greek citizens who were long ago subjugated by the Spartans and turned into slaves. In particular, we meet Kallistos, who takes advantage of a great Earthquake that brings Sparta to its knees and then strikes violently to challenge the serfdom he detests so much. The Myth of Sparta covers all of this and more, breathing life into historical characters and describing in dramatic detail, a period of history long forgotten. Note that the Kindle version now includes the first chapter of the sequel to "the Myth of Sparta", namely, "The Return of the Spartans", Volume 2 in the series, "The Chronicles of Sparta."We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Myth of Sparta (The Chronicles of Sparta #1). To get started finding The Myth of Sparta (The Chronicles of Sparta #1), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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