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ILLIAD - Ancient Athens Sparta Rivalry - ADRIAN GOLDSWORTHY 102926
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1910 ROAD TO SPARTA
Ancient Athens Sparta Rivalry
Adrian Goldsworthy examines ancient Greek history from his book on the rivalry between Athens and Sparta. He details Athenian political developments, Spartan military society, hoplite equipment, and the Persian invasions led by Darius and Xerxes. Major battles highlighted include Marathon, Thermopylae, and the decisive naval victory at Salamis. (4)
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