JOURNAL ARTICLE

FALL OF THE SPARTANS.

  • Published In: History of War, 2025, n. 152. P. 54 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: BAYLISS, ANDREW 3 of 3

Abstract

The article examines the rise and decline of Sparta as a powerful Greek city-state, highlighting its failure to effectively integrate conquered territories. Despite achieving dominance through a small but wealthy citizenry and alliances with oligarch-led states, Sparta's limited population ultimately hindered its ability to sustain power and expand its influence. Unlike Rome, which successfully integrated its conquests and adapted its governance for empire, Sparta maintained a rigid separation from its allies, leading to discontent and a fragile hegemony. The article critiques the romanticized view of Spartan heroism, emphasizing that their pursuit of freedom was primarily for themselves, often at the expense of others. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History of War. 2025/12, Issue 152, p54
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2054-376X
  • Accession Number:189047563
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