Cover of Plutarch on Sparta

Book 2005

Plutarch on Sparta

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Publisher
Penguin
Language
English
Published
2005
  • Translations into English
  • Non-fiction
  • Manners and Customs
  • Militarism
  • Plutarch
  • Philosophy, ancient
  • Sparta (extinct city)
  • 938.9

Plutarch here provides a fascinating account of the everyday lives and customs of the Spartan people, the famous warriors who gave their name to a way of life. A life of constant and rigorous training, self denial and hardship.