History of Sparta: An Enthralling Guide to the Spartans and the Trojan War

Summary

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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