History of Sparta

audiobook (Unabridged) ∣ An Enthralling Guide to the Spartans and the Trojan War

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audiobook

Edition

Unabridged

Author

Enthralling History

Narrator

Jay Herbert

Publisher

Enthralling History

Release

17 September 2022

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Education History Nonfiction

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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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    Format

    audiobook

    Edition

    Unabridged

    Author

    Enthralling History

    Narrator

    Jay Herbert

    Publisher

    Enthralling History

    Release

    17 September 2022

    Share

    Subjects

    Education History Nonfiction
    History of Sparta