Indeed! I knew Sparta just by reputation, like most people I expect, so this was a rather surprising and fascinating series. It was a second surprise to come t

Indeed! I knew Sparta just by reputation, like most people I expect, so this was a rather surprising and fascinating series. It was a second surprise to come to this thread and see so many people vehemently dismissing the article, the author’s knowledge or tone, to defend Sparta as they see it. Not sure what conclusion to draw from that other than, I suppose, some people really really admire Sparta as mythologized and dislike reading anything that contradicts that image.