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Rise and Fall of the Spartans

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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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First Air Date: Sep 30, 2002

Last Air date: Sep 30, 2002

Season: 1 Season

Episode: 2 Episode

Runtime: 26 minutes

IMDb: 7.50/10 by 2.00 users

Popularity: 2.221

Language: English