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Markoulakis Publications has produced the second issue of the third volume (volume 3 no. 2) of the printed and online educational periodical entitled "Sparta."

Markoulakis Publications has produced the second issue of the third volume (volume 3 no. 2) of the printed and online educational periodical entitled Sparta. The periodical is accessible for at the following website: www.sparta.markoulakispublications.org.uk.

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Articles include "Grand Strategy: Sparta’s Theory on Security." Read about the decision-making of Sparta and the answer of the question: what was the theory that propelled Sparta into war? Read the answer written by Nikolaos Markoulakis.

Did the Kings of Persia seek to win hearts and minds as they extended their empire? Cyrus, in 546BC, defeated Croesus, King of Lydia, and swiftly overran the Greek cities of Ionia. Four years of bitter fighting ensued (498-494 B.C.) before King Darius was finally victorious. Travelling with Xerxes on his march to Greece was ex-king Demaratus of Sparta. Should that king be Leotychides, or the much more respected Leonidas? Was there any hope of stopping Xerxes? Read the answers in "Winning Hearts and Minds," written by Robert Montgomerie.

In the Odyssey, Telemachus, searching for news of his father's return from the Trojan war, visits King Menelaus and Queen Helen at Sparta. Explore the King Menelaus' palace complex with the assistance of Robert Montgomerie in "The Menelaion."

Believe it or not, there is such a thing as "Doric Philosophy". The Doric Greeks of Crete and Laconia did practice philosophy and may be the founders of Greek philosophy. First, the article, called "Doric Crete and Sparta, the Home of Greek Philosophy," is about doing forensics; rediscovering Doric philosophy. It is about restoring some things that have been lost or obscured. Second, this is a "general overview" article. This article doesn't go into detail but covers rapidly many points and ties them together into a coherent whole. This article is about generating interest and further research and speculation. By W. Lindsay, Wheeler.

Focusing on an unusual 6th century monument discovered in Sparta, this article seeks to identify the two couples depicted on its broad sides and the function of the standing snakes on its flanks. The aim of the article is not only to resurrect discussion of this highly unusual monument after a period of neglect, but to bring to the readers' attention, with both text and images, some aspects of Spartan visual culture in the 6th century with which they may not be familiar. Written and illustrated by Jane E. A. Anderson.

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The periodical is available for subscribers in both print and electronic versions. To view the subscription rates and prices, visitors should go to the Sparta website and follow the Subscribe & Order link. This will direct them to the subscribers' choices and prices. The website electronic payments use Paypal.

The website also offers a great number of free monthly articles, news and announcements that focus on Spartan and ancient Greek history. Sparta also introduced a series of supplements, which will cover concisely important issues of the ancient Spartan society by original academic research material - more information at http://www.sparta.markoulakispublications.org.uk/?s=supplement.

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