Rise and Fall of the Spartans
📅 9/30/2002★8.5/10
Rise and Fall of the Spartans
📅 9/30/2002★8.5/10
Overview
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.
Release Date
September 30, 2002
Rating
★8.5/10(4 votes)
Status
Ended
Genres
Documentary
Cast
Content Source
Data provided by The Movie Database (TMDB).
