Athens and Sparta: Constructing Greek Political and Social History, from 478 BC (Croom Helm Classical Studies) [Paperback]

Anton Powell (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0415003385 | ISBN-13: 978-0415003384 | Publication Date: February 20, 1991 | Edition: Reprint

Athens and Sparta has established itself as a handbook to the main topics of Greek history in the classical period. It deals not only with the established areas of political history, but also with some of the most important aspects of Greek social history and historical methods to the main topics of Greek history in the classical period. 

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". . . something of a revolution in ancient history textbook-writing." -- The Classical Review

". . . teaches the reader not only what to think about ancient history but how to think about ancient history." -- Barry Strauss, Cornell University

About the Author

Anton Powell is Lecturer at Cardiff College, University of Wales.

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; Reprint edition (February 20, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415003385
• ISBN-13: 978-0415003384
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,550,975 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars The Spartans were stern,and powerful over any city-state., April 23, 1998

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This review is from: Athens and Sparta: Constructing Greek Political and Social History, from 478 BC (Croom Helm Classical Studies) (Paperback)

At the age of seven Spartan boys were sent to military school.They did reading and writing,but most of the time they were taught about survival,and handeling weapons.Spartan girls were taught how to stay healthy,and stay strong.