Second Hand The Sacred Band
Three Hundred Theban Lovers Fighting to Save Greek Freedom
Author : James Romm
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Condition
Very good condition. Dust jacket present and in excellent order with only light shelf wear. Internally clean with no inscriptions and pages well-bound. A well-preserved copy.
Details
General - Pages : 298 | Images : Includes maps, illustrations, and archaeological images | Publisher : Scribner | Place of Publication : New York | Language : English
Hardback - Year of Publication : 2021 | Edition : First edition | Size : 236mm x 160mm | ISBN : 9781501198014
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The Sacred Band by James Romm is a compelling and original account of one of the most extraordinary military units of the ancient world.
This elite corps of three hundred Theban warriors—paired male lovers bound by loyalty and devotion—played a decisive role in breaking Spartan dominance in fourth-century BC Greece. Romm combines classical sources with modern scholarship to reconstruct their story, from their rise under Epaminondas to their legendary stand at the Battle of Chaeronea.
Blending military history with cultural and social insight, the book offers a vivid portrait of warfare, politics, and personal bonds in the ancient Greek world. Supported by maps and illustrations, it is both an engaging narrative and a significant contribution to classical studies.
