The Spartan Army
Reprint of a classic work of ancient military history.
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The Spartan Army
Reprint of a classic work of ancient military history.
17.99 In Stock
The Spartan Army

The Spartan Army

by J. F. Lazenby
The Spartan Army

The Spartan Army

by J. F. Lazenby

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Overview

Reprint of a classic work of ancient military history.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781461751991
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Publication date: 07/01/2012
Series: Stackpole Military History Series
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 280
File size: 9 MB

About the Author

J. F. Lazenby is professor of ancient history emeritus at the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. He also wrote Hannibal's War (978-0-8061-3004-0). He lives in Newcastle, England.

Table of Contents

Preface xx

Sources, Select Bibliography and Abbreviations xxiv

Part I Preparation 1

Chapter 1 The Age of Xenophon 3

Chapter 2 The Fifth Century 51

Chapter 3 Origins 82

Part II Battle 103

Chapter 4 Thermopylai 105

Chapter 5 Plataea 120

Chapter 6 Sphakteria 140

Chapter 7 Mantineia 151

Chapter 8 The Nemea, Koroneia and Lechaion 161

Chapter 9 Leuktra 176

Part III Epilogue 189

Chapter 10 After Leuktra 191

Notes 205

Glossary of Greek Terms 228

Index 230

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