Agesilaos and the crisis of Sparta
Cartledge, Professor of Greek History, Univ. of Cambridge, has authored books including Sparta & Lakonia: A Regional History 1300--362 BC ('79), Agesilaos & the Crisis of Sparta('87), The Spartans: An Epic History(11/15/02) & (with A. Spawforth) Hellenistic & Roman Sparta: A Tale of Two Cities ('89). An account of a critical period of Greek history, focusing on a single career. Includes illustrations, maps, genealogical tables.