Author

Contributions

  • Plutarch. - Contributor
  • Talbert, Richard J. A., 1947- - Contributor
  • Scott-Kilvert, Ian. - Contributor

Publication

2005 - Penguin, London, England

Language

English

Word Count

66,000 words, Guess

Page Count

264 pages

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL19291191M
  • ISBN-100140449434
  • OCLC Control Number60666950
  • LibraryThing392485
  • Goodreads443095

Classifications

  • DDC938.9
  • LCCDF261.S8

Alternate Titles

  • Life of Agesilaus.

Description

Plutarch here provides a fascinating account of the everyday lives and customs of the Spartan people, the famous warriors who gave their name to a way of life. A life of constant and rigorous training, self denial and hardship.

Subjects

Places

SpartaGreece (Extinct city)

People

The Spartans

Genres

  • Translations into English.

Series Statement

  • Penguin classics

Other Editions

  • Plutarch on SpartaPenguin2005-01-01

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