- Spartan army - Wikipedia
Subjected to military drills since early manhood, the Spartans became one of the most feared and formidable military forces in the Greek world, attaining legendary status in their wars against Persia
- Sparta: Definition, Greece Peloponnesian War | HISTORY
The population of Sparta consisted of three main groups: the Spartans, or Spartiates, who were full citizens; the Helots, or serfs slaves; and the Perioeci, who were neither slaves nor citizens
- Ancient Sparta: History of the Spartans Warriors and Women
The Spartans were left with considerable power after the Corinthian War, and by 385 BCE, just two years after peace had been brokered, they were once again working to expand their influence
- Sparta - World History Encyclopedia
Sparta was one of the most important city -states in ancient Greece and was famous for its military prowess
- Sparta | History, Location, Population, Map, Facts | Britannica
Leonidas was a Spartan king whose stand against the invading Persian army at the pass of Thermopylae in central Greece is one of the enduring tales of Greek heroism, invoked throughout Western history as the epitome of bravery exhibited against overwhelming odds
- 10 Most Famous Spartans in History - Have Fun With History
In this article, we delve into the lives and contributions of some notable Spartans who helped shape the destiny of their city-state and earned enduring recognition in the annals of history
- The Spartans: An Ancient War Machine - GreekReporter. com
Twenty-five hundred years ago the Spartans were the indisputable military power in Greece No city had warriors as fierce and disciplined
- Bred for Battle—Understanding Ancient Sparta’s Military Machine
A state run by an inflexible military regime, whose people existed almost entirely to serve the army, the Spartans were legendary for their professionalism, intense physical and mental stamina
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