Enthralling History

Two manuscripts in one book:

 • Sparta: An Enthralling Overview of the Spartans and Their City-State in Ancient Greece along with the Greco-Persian Wars, Peloponnesian War, and Other Conflicts Involving the Spartan Army
 • The Trojan War: An Enthralling Overview of a Legendary Conflict of Ancient Greece and Its Role in History and Greek Mythology

In part one of this book, you will discover:

 • The origin and foundations of ancient Sparta;
 • The role of mythical divinity in the emergence of Sparta;
 • Wars and conquests that helped shape Sparta’s foreign relations;
 • The lives and times of the great kings and heroes of Sparta;
 • The unique socio-political structure of classical and post-classical Sparta;
 • The famous agoge and Sparta’s prestigious military;
 • A typical day as a citizen or non-citizen living in ancient Sparta;
 • And much, much more!

In part two of this book, you will discover:

 • Why the war started
 • How one face launched a thousand ships
 • About the tricksters – and the tricked!
 • Myth or history – which parts are which?
 • Who were the Trojans?
 • Who were the Achaeans?
 • Was it kidnapping or did they elope?
 • Achilles’ heel – why was it so vulnerable?
 • The many prophecies – and their fulfilment
 • Death of heroes – depending on which side of the sea you lived!
 • How Ancient Greeks viewed the Trojan War
 • Modern-day discoveries and interpretations

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Jay Herbert

History of Sparta: An Enthralling Guide to the Spartans and the Trojan War

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