Rise and Fall of the Spartans

Rise and Fall of the Spartans

2002
8.5

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Overview

Explores every aspect of Sparta's culture, lifestyle, history and legacy. Author Steven Pressfield reflects on the significance of the Battle of Thermopylae, where a force led by 300 Spartan warriors stalled the advance of a hundred-thousand-plus strong Persian army for nearly a week. Scholars explore the factors that drove the Peloponnesian city-state to strive for martial excellence. Ancient accounts explain how Sparta's warriors were trained and detail their prowess in battle.

Status: Ended

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Triage Entertainment
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date September 30, 2002
Status Ended
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0352095

Cast

Edward Herrmann
Edward Herrmann

Narrator (voice)

Key Crew

Melody Shafir
Producer