Leuctra 371 BC : the destruction of Spartan dominance
Dahm, Murray2021
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The battle of Leuctra, fought in early July in 371 BC was one of the most important battles ever to be fought in the ancient world. Not only did it see the destruction of the Spartan dominance of Greece, it also introduced several tactical innovations which are still studied and emulated to this day. Sparta's hegemony of Greece (which had been in effect since the Persian wars of 480/79 and especially since the Peloponnesian War in 431-404 BC) was wiped away in a single day of destruction. Sparta would never recover from the losses in manpower which were suffered at Leuctra. This illustrated title gives the reader a detailed understanding of this epic clash of forces, what led to it, its commanders, sources and the consequences it had for future civilizations.
Main title:
Leuctra 371 BC : the destruction of Spartan dominance / Murray Dahm ; illustrated by Seán Ó'Brógáin.
Author:
Dahm, Murray, authorÓ Brógáin, Seán, illustrator
Imprint:
Oxford : Osprey Publishing, 2021.
Collation:
96 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Series title:
Campaign ; 363.
ISBN:
9781472843517 (pbk. :)
Dewey class:
938.06
Language:
English
BRN:
1926390
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