The Spartan Army

by J. F. Lazenby

Overview

Reprint of a classic work of ancient military history

Traces the origins of Sparta's unique training, tactics, and organization that made it the master of Greek battlefields

Clear analysis of battles such as Thermopylae, Plataea, Mantinea, and Leuktra

Spartan warriors continue to influence modern militaries, including the U.S. Marine Corps

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781461751991
Publisher:	Stackpole Books
Publication date:	07/01/2012
Series:	Stackpole Military History Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	280
File size:	9 MB

About the Author

J. F. Lazenby is professor of ancient history emeritus at the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. He also wrote Hannibal's War (978-0-8061-3004-0). He lives in Newcastle, England.

Table of Contents

Preface xx

Sources, Select Bibliography and Abbreviations xxiv

Part I Preparation 1

Chapter 1 The Age of Xenophon 3

Chapter 2 The Fifth Century 51

Chapter 3 Origins 82

Part II Battle 103

Chapter 4 Thermopylai 105

Chapter 5 Plataea 120

Chapter 6 Sphakteria 140

Chapter 7 Mantineia 151

Chapter 8 The Nemea, Koroneia and Lechaion 161

Chapter 9 Leuktra 176

Part III Epilogue 189

Chapter 10 After Leuktra 191

Notes 205

Glossary of Greek Terms 228

Index 230