The Spartans built one of the finest armies in the ancient world, but their culture was so harsh that the word “spartan” has become synonymous with an austere way of life. Spartan society was dominated by a sense of duty to the city-state, and citizens were given no choice about participating in this strict military regime.
The Spartans built one of the finest armies in the ancient world, but their culture was so harsh that the word “spartan” has become synonymous with an austere way of life. Spartan society was dominated by a sense of duty to the city-state, and citizens were given no choice about participating in this strict military regime.
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