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The Grand Strategy of Classical Sparta: The Persian Challenge
Paul Anthony Rahe
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Description for The Grand Strategy of Classical Sparta: The Persian Challenge
Paperback. Series: Yale Library of Military History. Num Pages: 424 pages, 44 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBLA1; HBW; JWK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 146. Weight in Grams: 590.
A fresh appreciation of the pivotal role of Spartan strategy and tactics in the defeat of the mightiest empire of the ancient world 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 establishment of the Hellenic defensive coalition and was, in fact, the most essential player in its ultimate victory. Drawing from an impressive range of ancient ... Read more
A fresh appreciation of the pivotal role of Spartan strategy and tactics in the defeat of the mightiest empire of the ancient world 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 establishment of the Hellenic defensive coalition and was, in fact, the most essential player in its ultimate victory. Drawing from an impressive range of ancient ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Series
Yale Library of Military History
Condition
New
Weight
589g
Number of Pages
424
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780300227093
SKU
V9780300227093
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About Paul Anthony Rahe
Paul A. Rahe is the Charles O. Lee and Louise K. Lee Chair in Western Heritage and professor of history at Hillsdale College. He lives in Hillsdale, MI.
Reviews for The Grand Strategy of Classical Sparta: The Persian Challenge
[Rahe] has an excellent eye for military logistics: His account of the practicalities of Xerxes' vast invasion of Greece (what did those hundreds of thousands of men eat?) is crisp and persuasive. -Wall Street Journal There is a wealth of information in this book, covering almost every aspect of the complex situations on both sides that resulted in ... Read more