ИЗБРАННАЯ БИБЛИОГРАФИЯ ПО ИСТОРИИ И КУЛЬТУРЕ ДРЕВНЕЙ СПАРТЫ ANCIENT SPARTA : SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY / Cост. Μ. Эд. Курилов (2005) (original) (raw)
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The paper presents a selected bibliography focusing on the history and culture of Ancient Sparta, compiling essential references and scholarly works. It discusses various aspects of Spartan identity, governance, and cultural significance, particularly in the context of historical relationships with other city-states like Athens. The bibliography serves as a resource for further study into the complexities of Spartan society, its military organization, and its interactions within the broader scope of Greek history.
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