Rise and Fall of the Spartans

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The series ran 1 season across 2 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.

Synopsis

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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• Edward HerrmannNarrator (voice)

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