Saturday, February 23, 2013

The Spartan Army






Lazenby, J. F. The Spartan Army. (Stackpole Military History Series.) Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole, 2012.

Call no.: 355.009389 L458s

Publisher's Description: 

  • Reprint of a classic work of ancient military history
  • Traces the origins of Sparta's unique training, tactics, and organization that made it the master of Greek battlefields
  • Clear analysis of battles such as Thermopylae, Plataea, Mantinea, and Leuktra
  • Spartan warriors continue to influence modern militaries, including the U.S. Marine Corps


  • Publisher's Book Page: http://www.stackpolebooks.com/productdetails.cfm?sku=1084&isbn=9780811710848&title=spartan-army,-the