Rise and Fall of the Spartans
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.
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Cast
Edward Herrmann
Narrator (voice)
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Details
- Type
- Series
- Status
- Ended
- Release
- Sep 30, 2002
- Episodes
- 2
- seasons
- 1
- Genres
- Documentary
- Studios
- Triage Entertainment