Rise and Fall of the Spartans

Duration : 0 h : 0 min

Status : Ended

Total Episodes : 2

Total Seasons : 1

Description : 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.

Release Date : Mon Sep 30 2002

Genres : Documentary,