The Bronze Lie: Shattering the Myth of Spartan Warrior Supremacy

by Myke Cole

Book Overview

Covering Sparta's full classical history, The Bronze Lie examines the myth of Spartan warrior supremacy.

The last stand at Thermopylae made the Spartans legends in their own time, famous for their toughness, stoicism and martial prowess - but was this reputation earned?

The Spartan hoplite enjoys unquestioned currency as history's greatest fighting man. Spartans were known for their refusal to surrender in the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1472843762
• ISBN13: 9781472843760
• Release Date: February 2023
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 5.6" x 9.6"