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A New History

By Nigel M. Kennell

Series: Ancient Cultures

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Spartans: A New History offers a comprehensive account of ancient Sparta, tracing its development from its origins through to the end of antiquity. The book bridges the divide between popular conceptions of Sparta and specialised scholarly debates, employing fresh techniques, innovative perspectives, and the latest archaeological findings. It integrates recent scholarship originally published in Greek and situates Spartan society within the broader context of ancient Greece.
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Ideal for students of ancient history, educators, and readers interested in Greek antiquity and Spartan culture who appreciate detailed and scholarly yet accessible works.

Spartans: A New History chronicles the rise and fall of ancient Sparta, from its Bronze Age origins to the powerful Greek city-state's demise in Late Antiquity.

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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.

Series: Ancient Cultures

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Reviews praise the book as both informative and valuable for non-expert readers, though it may present occasional challenges to general audiences. It is especially recommended for anglophone undergraduate students seeking a reliable academic resource.

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ISBN: 9781405130004

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 August 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 354g

Pages: 240

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Ancient & Classical History Education & Reference History & Archaeology History & Military Military History Nigel M. Kennell Non-Fiction Series: Ancient Cultures

About the Author

Nigel M. Kennell is an Instructor at the International Center for Hellenic and Mediterranean Studies in Athens, Greece. He is the author of The Gymnasium of Virtue (1995), and has published numerous articles on Spartan history and Greek civic institutions – especially the gymnasium – in the Hellenistic and Roman periods.

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