About the Book:

Andrew Bayliss's overarching history of Sparta covers the city from its genesis as small hamlet to becoming the most important military state in ancient Europe, before collapsing once again. Detailing its famous double monarchy and brutal training system for boys which gives it its reputation as a warrior state, Bayliss's book is a must for anyone interested in classical history.

About the Author:

Andrew Bayliss is Associate Professor in Greek History at the University of Birmingham. He has taught and studied in Australia, Greece and the UK, and his published works on ancient Greek history include Oath and State in Ancient Greece (2012), The Spartans (2020) and The Spartans: A Very Short Introduction (2022).