Sparta in Modern Thought Politics History and Culture 1st Edition by Stephen Hodkinson, Ian Macgregor Morris ISBN 190512547X 9781905125470

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ISBN 10: 190512547X 
ISBN 13: 9781905125470
Author: Stephen Hodkinson, Ian Macgregor Morris

Sparta occupies a unique place in the Western imagination, simultaneously admired and vilified across centuries. From its legendary military discipline to its austere social order, Sparta has been a symbol through which various political ideologies and cultural narratives have been constructed and contested. This volume, Sparta in Modern Thought: Politics, History and Culture, explores how the image of Sparta has been interpreted, adapted, and appropriated in modern political discourse, historical scholarship, and cultural expression.

In tracing the trajectory of Spartan reception from the Enlightenment to contemporary times, we examine the ways in which Sparta’s legacy has been shaped not merely by ancient texts and archaeological discoveries but by the demands and ideologies of successive generations. Whether as a model of republican virtue, a cautionary tale about militarism, or a source of inspiration for radical political movements, Sparta’s influence extends far beyond the borders of ancient Greece.

The contributors to this volume engage critically with the evolving narratives around Sparta, highlighting how historical facts and cultural myths intertwine. Through interdisciplinary perspectives—drawing on history, political theory, cultural studies, and classics—this book offers a comprehensive understanding of Sparta’s enduring power as a symbol in modern thought.

By interrogating both the historical realities and the imaginative reconstructions of Sparta, this work seeks to illuminate broader questions about the construction of political identities, the use of history in shaping cultural values, and the complex relationship between past and present.

Sparta in Modern Thought Politics History and Culture 1st Table of contents:

Part I: Historical Perspectives on Sparta

1. Sparta in Ancient Historiography
   Ian Macgregor Morris

2. Enlightenment Interpretations of Sparta
   Stephen Hodkinson

3. 19th Century Nationalism and Spartan Ideals
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Part II: Sparta in Political Thought

4. Sparta and Republicanism: Models for Modern Governance
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5. Militarism and Spartan Ideology in Modern Politics
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6. Sparta and Fascism: Appropriation of Spartan Values
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Part III: Sparta in Cultural and Literary Representations

7. Sparta in Modern Literature and Drama
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8. Film and Media Depictions of Sparta
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9. Sparta and Popular Culture: From Myth to Meme
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Part IV: Critical Reflections

10. Myth, Memory, and Historical Reality: Rethinking Sparta
    Stephen Hodkinson & Ian Macgregor Morris

11. The Political Use and Misuse of Spartan History
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