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This is the fourth collection of original papers on which Powell and Hodkinson have collaborated; a sequel to Classical Sparta: The Shadow of Sparta and Sparta: New Perspectives . The distinguished team of contributors includes most of the established authorities in the field of Spartan history and deliberately mixes the diverse scholarly traditions of many countries. Among the themes addressed are Herodotus' treatment of Sparta, Thermopylai and its moral equation with self-sacrifice, the invention of tradition, iron currency and the Spartan economy and the relationship between helots and perioikoi .
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Anton Powell and Stephen Hodkinson have jointly edited The Shadow of Sparta (CPW and Routledge, 1994), and Sparta: New Perspectives (CPW and Duckworth, 1999). They also collaborated on Powell (ed.) Sparta: Techniques behind her Success (1989). Individually each has produced a series of influential studies of Sparta. Hodkinson is the author of Property and Wealth in Classical Sparta (CPW and Duckworth, 2000) and Powell has written Athens and Sparta (2nd edn, 2001).
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- PublisherThe Classical Press of Wales
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 0715631837
- ISBN 13 9780715631836
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages354
- EditorPowell Anton, Hodkinson Stephen
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