This is the 7th volume from the International Sparta Seminar, in the series begun in 1989 by Anton Powell with Stephen Hodkinson. The volume is both thematic and eclectic. Ephraim David and Yoann Le Tallec treat respectively the politics of nudity at Sparta and the role of athletes in forming the Spartan state. Nicolas Richer examines the significance of animals depicted in Lakonian art; Andrew Scott asks what Lakonian figured pottery reveals of local consumerism. Nino Luraghi and Paul Christesen deal respectively with the way in which Sparta was viewed by Messenians and by Ephorus. Jean Ducat treats 'the ghost of the Lakedaimonian state', a major study of formal relations between Spartiate and perioikic communities. Thomas Figueira considers how Spartan women policed masculine behaviour. Anton Powell traces the development of Spartan reactions to political divination in the classical period.

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edited by Anton Powell and Stephen Hodkinson

Reviews
As with the previous volumes in the series, it offers a high quality of scholarly work that will appeal to Spartan specialists and non-specialists alike. [...] an excellent work that offers the reader stimulating discussion of a variety of issues on Spartan politics and should surely belong in the library of anyone interested in Spartan and Laconian studies.' -- Nicolette Pavlides, The University of Edinburgh Bryn Mawr Classical Review 2011.06.13 'For anyone who is interested in Sparta and current research on the Lakedaimonian state, this book is a must-have.' -- Susanne Carlsson Opuscula 2012 (5)



Book Information
ISBN 9781905125265
Author Anton Powell
Format Hardback
Page Count 300
Imprint Classical Press of Wales
Publisher Classical Press of Wales