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Author : Ken Webb
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : History
ISBN : 0980731070
Author : Ken Webb
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-07
Category : Greece
ISBN : 0648072355
Ancient History -Year 12 HSC text
Author : Murray Dahm
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472843487
This detailed new study explores the battle of Leuctra and the tactics that ultimately led to the complete defeat of Sparta, and freed Greece from domination by Sparta in a single afternoon. The battle of Leuctra, fought in early July in 371 BC was one of the most important battles ever to be fought in the ancient world. Not only did it see the destruction of the Spartan dominance of Greece, it also introduced several tactical innovations which are still studied and emulated to this day. Sparta's hegemony of Greece (which had been in effect since the Persian wars of 480/79 and especially since the Peloponnesian War in 431-404 BC) was wiped away in a single day of destruction. Sparta would never recover from the losses in manpower which were suffered at Leuctra. The importance of the battle of Leuctra cannot be underestimated. This superbly illustrated title gives the reader a detailed understanding of this epic clash of forces, what led to it, its commanders, sources and the consequences it had for future civilizations.
Author : Mike Roberts,Bob Bennett
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2014-07-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473838543
Sparta was a small city which consistently punched above its weight in the affairs of classical Greece, happily meddling in the affairs of the other cities. For two centuries her warriors were acknowledged as second to none. Yet at only one period in its long history, in the late fourth and early third century BC, did the home of these grim warriors seem set to entrench itself as the dominant power in the Greek world. This period includes the latter stages of the Peloponnesian War from 412 BC to the Spartan victory in 402, and then down to the Spartan defeat by the Thebans at Leuctra in 371 BC, where it all began to unravel for the Spartan Empirern Surprisingly few previous books have covered the tumultuous first decades of the fourth century BC, particularly when compared to the ample coverage of the Peloponnesian War. As the authors explain, although the earlier period has the benefit of Thucydides' magisterial history, the period covered here is actually well served by sources and well worthy of study. There are many interesting characters here, including Alcibiades, Lysander, Agesilaus, Pelopidas and Epaminondas, to name but a few. In addition there are several campaigns and battles that are reported in enough detail to make them interesting and comprehensible to the reader. Bob Bennett and Mike Roberts untangle the complexities of this important but unduly neglected period for the modern reader.
Author : Pearson Education Australia,Robert Darlington
Publisher : Heinemann
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Greece
ISBN : 1740811968
Author : Stephen Clarke,Martin Garner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2022-07-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0645170496
Author : Kelly Mass
Publisher : Efalon Acies
Page : 29 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2023-12-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9791222485140
Nestled in ancient Greece's Laconia, Sparta, originally named Lacedaemon in antiquity, thrived as a city-state. Positioned along the Eurotas River's banks in Laconia, within the southeastern Peloponnese, Sparta ascended to become the most formidable land force in ancient Greece around 650 BC. Amidst the Greco-Persian Wars, Sparta claimed its status as the foremost power in the unified Greek military, rivaled only by the burgeoning naval might of Athens. Throughout the Peloponnesian War, spanning from 431 to 404 BC, Sparta emerged as Athens' primary adversary and secured victory after the Battle of Aegospotami. While the Spartan hegemony waned after the decisive Battle of Leuctra in 371 BC, the city-state maintained its political autonomy until the Roman conquest of Greece in 146 BC. Following the division of the Roman Empire, Sparta endured a prolonged period of decline, notably during the Middle Ages, prompting the migration of many citizens to Mystras. In contemporary times, Sparta stands as the modern capital of Laconia in southern Greece, functioning as a hub for citrus and olive processing. Renowned for its distinctive social structure and constitution, purportedly established by the semi-mythical legislator Lycurgus, Sparta directed its societal institutions toward military training and physical prowess, prioritizing the maximization of military strength. Spartiates (full-fledged citizens), mothakes (free non-Spartiate individuals with Spartan lineage), perioikoi (free non-Spartiates), and helots constituted the four Spartan classes, the latter being state-owned enslaved locals. Spartan phalanx brigades gained widespread acclaim for their prowess in battle, marking them as among the elite in classical antiquity. Remarkably, Spartan women enjoyed more rights compared to their counterparts in other ancient Greek societies.
Author : DAHM MURRAY,Murray K. Dahm
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2016-02
Category : Greece
ISBN : 1783831871
This is a dual biography of the two brilliant leaders who enabled Thebes to end the supremacy of a once-invincible Sparta and briefly replace her as the pre-eminent city of Greece. In 379 BC both men were pivotal in the Theban revolt, Pelopidas personally killing one of the Spartan garrison commanders in a daring coup. In the ensuing war, the two often held simultaneous political and military commands, forming an effective team while pursuing an amicable rivalry. Under their inspired leadership, and thanks to significant tactical innovations, Theban armies enjoyed a run of successes, most notably at Tegyra (375 BC), Leuctra (371 BC) - the Spartans' first clear defeat in full-scale battle for generations - and Second Mantinea (362 BC). Unfortunately, Epaminondas was killed in the hour of victory at Second Mantinea and Theban hegemony did not long survive him (Pelopidas having already died in battle in 365 BC), a fact which only adds emphasis to their personal contribution. Murray K Dahm skilfully relates the significant, dramatic and exciting story of these two neglected geniuses. AUTHOR: Murray K Dahm has been a free-lance historian since 2007. He describes himself as an Ancient, Medieval and Opera historian. He has written over 20 articles for Ancient Warfare and Medieval Warfare as well as numerous pieces for peer-reviewed journals. Recently he also contributed chapters to a book on the world's famous opera houses and travelled to New York to present my research on Purcell's opera Dido and Aeneas. He has written opera libretti and works as the Artistic Director of an opera education program. SELLING POINTS: * Dual biography of two forgotten geniuses of ancient warfare * Relates how Epaminondas and Pelopidas shattered the military dominance of Sparta * Covers the daring Theban rebellion and the ensuing war that saw Thebes displace Sparta as the leading power in Greece. * Excellent description of Classical Greek warfare in a critical period of tactical transformation * Detailed analysis of the pivotal battles of Tegyra, Leuctra and Second Mantinea 16 illustrations
Author : Thomas J. Figueira
Publisher : Classical Press of Wales
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2004-12-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781914535215
This is the fifth volume from the International Sparta Seminar, in the series founded by Anton Powell and Stephen Hodkinson. Thomas J. Figueira is here the editor of sixteen papers; fifteen are new, the other is newly translated from the French. Among the authors are most of the world's leading authorities on the history of Sparta. There are particular concentrations of papers on Spartan women; the economy of Sparta; helots and Messenians; Xenophon and Sparta; and the modern reception of Sparta.
Author : Sarah B. Pomeroy
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2002-07-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199880997
This is the first book-length examination of Spartan women, covering over a thousand years in the history of women from both the elite and lower classes. Classicist Sarah B. Pomeroy comprehensively analyzes ancient texts and archaeological evidence to construct the world of these elusive though much noticed females. Sparta has always posed a challenge to ancient historians because information about the society is relatively scarce. Most existing scholarship on Sparta concerns the military history of the city and its heavily male-dominated social structure--almost as if there were no women in Sparta. Yet perhaps the most famous of mythic Greek women, Menelaus' wife Helen, the cause of the Trojan War, was herself a Spartan. Written by one of the leading authorities on women in antiquity, Spartan Women reconstructs the lives and the world of Sparta's women, including how their status changed over time and how they held on to their surprising autonomy. Proceeding through the archaic, classical, Hellenistic, and Roman periods, Spartan Women includes discussions of education, family life, reproduction, religion, and athletics.
Author : Brian Campbell,Lawrence A. Tritle
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 822 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9780190499136
"Offers six exemplary case studies of Greeks and Romans at war, thoroughly illustrated with detailed battle maps and photographs"--Provided by publisher.
Author : Michael Whitby
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134727186
This volume introduces the reader to every important aspect of the society of Sparta, the dominant power in southern Greece from the seventh century B.C. and the great rival of Athens in the fifth and fourth centuries. Michael Whitby presents essays on key aspects of Spartan history and society, by some of the leading classicists in the world, such as Paul Cartledge, Anton Powell, and Stephen Hodkinson.
Author : Nigel M. Kennell
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781444360530
Spartans: A New History chronicles the complete history of ancient Sparta from its origins to the end of antiquity. Helps bridge the gap between the common conceptions of Sparta and what specialists believe and dispute about Spartan history Applies new techniques, perspectives, and archaeological evidence to the question of what it was to be a Spartan Takes into account new specialist scholarship and research published in Greek, which is not readily available elsewhere Places Spartan society into its wider Greek context
Author : Paul Cartledge
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2004-08-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781400078851
The Spartans were a society of warrior-heroes who were the living exemplars of such core values as duty, discipline, self-sacrifice, and extreme toughness. This book, written by one of the world’s leading experts on Sparta, traces the rise and fall of Spartan society and explores the tremendous influence the Spartans had on their world and even on ours. Paul Cartledge brings to life figures like legendary founding father Lycurgus and King Leonidas, who embodied the heroism so closely identified with this unique culture, and he shows how Spartan women enjoyed an unusually dominant and powerful role in this hyper-masculine society. Based firmly on original sources, The Spartans is the definitive book about one of the most fascinating cultures of ancient Greece.
Author : Paul Cartledge
Publisher : Abrams Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2003-05-26
Category : History
ISBN : UVA:X004703079
Traces the history of the ancient Greek city-state of Sparta, describes its distinctive military society and the unusual freedom of Spartan women, and discusses the influence which its culture has had on later civilizations.