The Spartan Army

by J. F. Lazenby

1985 First Edition

ISBN: 0856681423

Aris & Phillips Ltd, Warminster, UK, 1985.

Softcover; First Edition; 210pp.

Covers clean & bright, text unmarked, binding is tight, Near Fine condition.

Shows the reasons that for at least two centuries the Spartan army was the most formidable war machine in Greece. Examines the organization, composition and training of the army and traces its basic organization back to the eighth century. Also analyzes some of the main campaigns including Thermopylai, Platea, Sphakteria, Mantinea, The Nemea, Koroneia, Lechaion and Leuktra. The last part continues the story to the end of Green Independence. Illustrated with pictures, maps and plans.