{"title":"Paul Cartledge","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaul Cartledge's works offer a profound exploration of ancient history, with a particular focus on the classical Greek world. Readers can expect carefully researched narratives that bring to life the political, cultural, and military aspects of historical societies, such as Sparta, shedding light on their enduring influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough a blend of scholarly insight and accessible prose, Cartledge's books invite readers to engage deeply with the complexities of history. Whether examining Spartan society or broader ancient themes, his writing provides both context and critical reflection for enthusiasts of history and military studies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"spartan-reflections-by-paul-cartledge-9780715629666","title":"Spartan Reflections","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complex Spartan tradition has been central to western thinking and remains influential today. Sparta is also one of the handful of ancient Greek cities well enough attested for the historian to attempt a convincing social portrait in the round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpartan Reflections\u003c\/em\u003e, whose title is intended to capture both the influence of the Spartan tradition and Sparta's thought-provoking qualities, is a collection of thirteen essays, all either new or revised for publication in book form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing a general introduction, the book is divided into three thematic sections: on \"Polity, Politics and Political Thought\"; \"Society, Economy and Warfare\"; and \"The Mirage Re-Viewed\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47603159892204,"sku":"9780715629666","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780715629666-spartan-reflections.jpg?v=1778056480"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/paul-cartledge.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}