Sparta: The Rise and Fall of an Ancient Superpower Christian Science Fiction thrilling and warmly human –

thrilling and warmly human – hugely enjoyable’ Christopher Brookmyre

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Sparta: The Rise and Fall of an Ancient Superpower Christian Science Fiction thrilling and warmly human –From warrior queens and the 300 to the Peloponnesian war, a major new history of the world's first superpower Sparta its legendary warriors and steadfast resilience are famous throughout the world as a model for toughness, justice and masculinity. The Spartans' reputation as fighters is matched only by their mythic code of honour. Their torch has been carried by footballers and politicians, video games and philosophers alike. But who really were the