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The image of Sparta has long been of an egalitarian, military society. Yet property and wealth played a critical role in her history. The success of Sparta's cl

The standard image of Sparta is of an egalitarian, military society which disdained material possessions. Yet property and wealth played a critical role in her

The history of Sparta is increasingly seen as important, not only for its own sake but also for understanding Athenian literature and the political history of n

Features in-depth coverage of Spartan history and culture

In this book, Sarah Pomeroy seeks to reconstruct the lives and the world of Sparta's women--including how their legal status changed over time and how they held