(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.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Documentary

Networks:

History

Year:

2002

Production companies:

Triage Entertainment

Actors:

Narrator (voice)

Crews:

Producer