Sparta's Kings

by John Carr and John car

Book Overview

In ancient Greece, Sparta was unique in having a dual kingship - two kings from different clans, the Agiads and the Eurypontids, reigning simultaneously. The institution was already well-developed by the 8th century BC, when Theopompos of the Eurypontid clan emerges as the first recorded Spartan king. At least fifty-seven men held office as Spartan king between Theopompos and the Agiad Kleomenes III who died in 222 BC. For almost all this period the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1848848498
• ISBN13: 9781848848498
• Release Date: December 2012
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.3"