Sparta in Modern Thought (Hardcover)

Images of ancient Sparta have had a major impact on Western thought. From the Renaissance to the French Revolution she was invoked by radical thinkers as a model for the creation of a republican political and social order. Since the 19th century she has typically been viewed as the opposite of advanced liberal and industrial democracies: a forerunner of 20th-century totalitarian and militaristic regimes such as the Third Reich and the Soviet Union. Yet positive images of Sparta remain embedded in contemporary popular media and culture. This is the first book in over 40 years to examine this important subject. Eleven ancient historians and experts in the history of ideas discuss Sparta's changing role in Western thought from medieval Europe to the 21st century, with a special focus on Enlightenment France, Nazi Germany and the USA. The volume also covers new aspects of Sparta's reception not covered in previous work.

General

Imprint:	Classical Press of Wales
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2010
First published:	October 2010
Editors:	Stephen Hodkinson • Ian Macgregor Morris
Dimensions:	237 x 152 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	400
ISBN-13:	978-1-905125-47-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > General Books > Humanities > Archaeology > Archaeology by period / region > European archaeology > Classical Greek & Roman archaeology Promotions
LSN:	1-905125-47-X
Barcode:	9781905125470

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