Rise and Fall of the Spartans

Name: Rise and Fall of the Spartans
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2002-09-30
Rating: 8.5
Cast: Edward Herrmann

8.5First aired 2002-09-30Last aired 2002-09-30Status: Ended

Documentary

Seasons: 1
Episodes: 2
Networks: History

Overview

Explores every aspect of Sparta's culture, lifestyle, history and legacy. Author Steven Pressfield reflects on the significance of the Battle of Thermopylae, where a force led by 300 Spartan warriors stalled the advance of a hundred-thousand-plus strong Persian army for nearly a week. Scholars explore the factors that drove the Peloponnesian city-state to strive for martial excellence. Ancient accounts explain how Sparta's warriors were trained and detail their prowess in battle.