Name: Rise and Fall of the Spartans
Genre: Documentary
Released: 01 Jan 1970
Rating: 3.5
Cast: Edward Herrmann

Rise and Fall of the Spartans

HD 3.5 26:14 minute

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.

Gen: Documentary

Prima dată de difuzare: Sep 30, 2002

Data ultimei difuzări: Sep 30, 2002

Sezon: 1 Sezon

Episod: 2 Episod

Echipaj: Melody Shafir (Producer)

Distribuție: Edward Herrmann

Țară: United States of America

Studio: History

Cuvânt cheie: historical, military, ancient greece, sparta greece

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