Hellenistic and Roman Sparta (States and Cities of Ancient Greece) [Paperback]

Paul Cartledge (Author), Antony Spawforth (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0415262771 | ISBN-13: 978-0415262774 | Publication Date: December 7, 2001 | Edition: 2

In this new edition, Paul Cartledge and Antony Spawforth have taken account of recent finds and scholarship to revise and update their authoritative overview of later Spartan history, and of the social, political, economic and cultural changes in the Spartan community.
This original and compelling account is especially significant in challenging the conventional misperception of Spartan 'decline' after the loss of her status as a great power on the battlefield in 371 BC.
The book's focus on a frequently overlooked period makes it important not only for those interested specifically in Sparta, but also for all those concerned with Hellenistic Greece, and with the life of Greece and other Greek-speaking provinces under non-Roman rule.

Editorial Reviews

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'Clearly written and thoroughly documented, this work is an excellent introduction to a fascinating but neglected aspect of Greek history.' - Choice

'Spawforth's description of the city of Sparta is the base upon which all others must build.' - Ancient History Bulletin

About the Author

Paul Cartledge is Professor of Greek History and Chairman of the Faculty of Classics at the University of Cambridge. Antony Spawforth is Professor of Ancient History at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne and is also Curator of the Shefton Museum of Greek Art and Archaeology.

Product Details

• Paperback: 328 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 2 edition (December 7, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415262771
• ISBN-13: 978-0415262774
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,171,530 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book, but not enough of Paul Cartledge!, March 15, 2004

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"thufirhawat" (Montreal,Quebec ,Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hellenistic and Roman Sparta (States and Cities of Ancient Greece) (Paperback)

First of all, amazon.ca has made a mistake in the title of this book, which should read:...A regional history 362BC-400AD.
This a great book that talks about a (mostly)unknown period of Sparta's history; Sparta after the disastrous battle of Leuctra. However, if you have no prior knowledge of the Archaic and classical Sparta,this book may seem a bit difficult. If this is the case, I would recommend that you read the excellent "Sparta and Lakonia: Getting on with Anthropology"(ASIN:0415262763), by Paul Cartledge, which is my opinion the definite book on Sparta.
The first part of this book, which is written by Paul Cartledge,the world expert on Sparta, talks about Sparta during the troubled Hellenistic period. Cartledge is very interesting as always. The second part, written by Anthony Spawforth, details Sparta as a roman province, but it lacks the writing and expertise of Paul Cartledge. Still, it is a must for anyone interested in Sparta (maybe a bit academic though).
It was about time that someone realized that Sparta did not disapeared after Leuctra! Two thumbs up!|