THE GRAND STRATEGY OF CLASSICAL SPARTA

More than 2500 years ago a confederation of small Greek city-states defeated the invading armies of Persia, the most powerful empire in the world. In this meticulously researched study, historian Paul Rahe argues that Sparta was responsible for the initial establi shment of the Hellenic defensive coalition and was, in fact, the most essential player in its ultimate victory. Drawing from an impr essive range of ancient sources, including Herodotus and Plutarch, the author veers from the traditional Atheno-centric view of the Greco-Per...[Read more]