A gripping account of the ancient Greek city of Thebes from the acclaimed author of The Spartans.
The acclaimed biography of one of history’s greatest icons, Alexander the Great. The acclaimed biography of one of history’s greatest icons, Alexander the Great.
In this fully revised and updated edition of his groundbreaking study, Paul Cartledge uncovers the realities behind the potent myth of Sparta.
This original and compelling account of later Spartan history challenges the conventional misperception of Spartan 'decline' after the loss of her status as a great power on the battlefield in 371 BC.
This volume provides a challenging answer to the question: "Who were the Classical Greeks?", Paul Cartledge here examines the Greeks and their achievements in... Læs mere
This original and compelling account of later Spartan history challenges the conventional misperception of Spartan 'decline' after the loss of her status as a great power on the battlefield in 371 BC.
In this fully revised and updated edition of his groundbreaking study, Paul Cartledge uncovers the realities behind the potent myth of Sparta.
This original and compelling account of later Spartan history challenges the conventional misperception of Spartan 'decline' after the loss of her status as a great power on the battlefield in 371 BC.
The definitive account of the extraordinary people of Sparta, from the world's leading expert.
A nuanced portrait of ancient Athens’s boldest statesman – and his enduring cultural legacy.