Martial Effusions of Ancient Times; Addressed to the Spartan Hosts, to Excite Them to Valour and Discipline, in Their Conflicts with the Messenians, and Prescribed as Permanent Recitations, by the Republic of Lacedemon, to Inspire Their Youth with Warlike
Martial Effusions of Ancient Times; Addressed to the Spartan Hosts, to Excite Them to Valour and Discipline, in Their Conflicts with the Messenians, and Prescribed as Permanent Recitations, by the Republic of Lacedemon, to Inspire Their Youth with Warlike
This collection of ancient Greek poetry, translated by John Young, is a window into the martial spirit of Sparta during the 7th century BCE. The poems, written by the poet-soldier Tyrtaeus, were intended to inspire courage and discipline in Spartan soldiers as they fought against the Messenians. With vivid descriptions of battle scenes and rousing exhortations to bravery, Martial Effusions of Ancient Times is a thrilling glimpse into the culture of one of history's most legendary warrior societies. This work has been ...
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This collection of ancient Greek poetry, translated by John Young, is a window into the martial spirit of Sparta during the 7th century BCE. The poems, written by the poet-soldier Tyrtaeus, were intended to inspire courage and discipline in Spartan soldiers as they fought against the Messenians. With vivid descriptions of battle scenes and rousing exhortations to bravery, Martial Effusions of Ancient Times is a thrilling glimpse into the culture of one of history's most legendary warrior societies. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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