Rating
8.3/10
Release Date
September 30, 2002
Runtime
NaNh NaNm
Genres
Documentary
Rise and Fall of the Spartans
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.
Cast
Edward Herrmann
Narrator (voice)
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