Sparta, Rise of a Warrior Nation - Philip Matyszak

[carojon]

When considering the history of Ancient Greece, the Spartan's are very likely to be a key part of that history.

Mr Steve, takes a look at new book from Philip Matyszak, considering that history, that is the first of two books on the subject.



If you would like to know more about the book and his thoughts on its contents then just follow the link to JJ's

http://jjwargames.blogspot.com/2020/05/sparta-rise-of-warrior-nation-philip.html

JJ

[Happy Wanderer]

Nice overview Steve.

I tend to agree with you and think the Spartans not yet at their peak post Plataea. Their later performances were many and varied and perhaps in the sense they had lost their aura of invincibility by the end of the Peloponnesian War - they still won with a winning strategy of dominance on land AND sea (albeit backed by Persian money).

...there's alot to the Spartans post Persian Wars up to Leuctra and the pending end from then on...

Cheers

Happy Wanderer