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The SpartansThe image of Sparta, and the Spartans, is one dyed indelibly into the public consciousness: musclebound soldiers with long hair and red cloaks, bearing shiny bronze shields emblazoned with the Greek letter lambda. 'This is Sparta ', bellows Leonidas on the silver screen, as he decides to lead his 300 warriors to their deaths at Thermopylae. But what was Sparta? The myths surrounding Sparta are as old as the city itself. Even in antiquity, Sparta was a
The image of Sparta, and the Spartans, is one dyed indelibly into the public consciousness: musclebound soldiers with long hair and red cloaks, bearing shiny bronze shields emblazoned with the Greek letter lambda. 'This is Sparta ', bellows Leonidas on the silver screen, as he decides to lead his 300 warriors to their deaths at Thermopylae. But what was Sparta? The myths surrounding Sparta are as old as the city itself. Even in antiquity, Sparta was a unique society, considered an enigma. The Spartans who fought for freedom against the Persians called themselves 'equals' or peers, but their equality was reliant on the ruthless exploitation of the indigenous population known as helots. The Spartans' often bizarre rules and practices have the capacity to horrify as much they do to fascinate us today. Athenian writers were intrigued and appalled in equal measure by a society where weak or disabled babies were said to have been examined carefully by state officials before being dumped off the edge of a cliff. Even today their lurid stories have shaped our image of Sparta; a society in which cowards were forced to shave off half their beards, to dress differently from their peers, and who were ultimately shunned to the extent that suicide seemed preferable. Equally appalling to us today is the brutal krypteia, a Spartan rite of passage where teenagers were sent into the countryside armed with a knife and ordered to eliminate the biggest and most dangerous helots. But the truth behind these stories of the exotic other can be hard to discover, lost amongst the legend of Sparta which was even perpetuated by later Spartans, who ran a thriving tourist industry that exaggerated the famed brutality of their ancestors. As Andrew Bayliss explores in this book, there was also much to admire in ancient Sparta, such as the Spartans' state-run education system which catered even to girls, or the fact that Sparta was almost unparalleled in the pre-modern world in allowing women a clear voice, with no fewer than forty sayings by Spartan women preserved in our sources. This book reveals the best and the worst of the Spartans, separating myth from reality.Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 08/03/2020
ISBN: 9780198853084
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 6.80h x 4.90w x 0.80d
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I've been using this facewash twice a day for about a month now and out of all the cleansers I've tried this is definitely one of the few that have not made my acne worse. Usually my skin reacts within a week or two of trying new products but with this product it remained calm while still providing assistance for excess oil and little breakouts on my face.
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Gentle, Effective Cleanser That Leaves Skin Feeling Clean Without Drying
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I’ve been using the La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Facial Cleanser for a bit now, and it’s been a really solid addition to my routine.
The cleanser has a light, foaming texture that spreads easily and does a great job removing dirt and oil without being harsh. It leaves my skin feeling clean and refreshed, but not tight or overly dry, which is something I’ve struggled with using other face washes.
I also appreciate that it’s gentle enough for sensitive skin. There’s no strong fragrance, and it hasn’t caused any irritation or breakouts. It feels like a good balance between being effective and still mild enough for daily use.
The bottle is simple and easy to use, and a little goes a long way, so it should last a while.
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Gentle, Effective Cleanser With Great Value Refills
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Very reliable cleanser with clean formula and refill option. Fragrance-free, and doesn't irritate my skin. Excellent for daily use. The refill bag is a bit hard to navigate though, kind of floppy to pour from, and the cap broke of for me the first time.
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Good Option for Sensitive Skin.
Size: 13.52 Fl Oz (Pack of 1), Style: 13.52 Fl Oz (Bottle), Size: 13.52 Fl Oz (Pack of 1), Style: 13.52 Fl Oz (Bottle)
I've been using this foaming facial cleanser for a few months and overall, I've had a good experience with it so far. I usually use it at night, and I start by removing my makeup with micellar water, then use this cleanser in the shower, followed by moisturizer.
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Good quality product and value for the money
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I girl loves this product so much that I always buy one before the one been used runs out. Aside from all the vitamins and minerals included in this formula, one can tell how good the product is by just using for a short period of time. It has never irritated my skin nor my girl’s. The texture is perfect “ not to runny/ not to lose. The container is mostly a value pack, so it is not very portable, but at the end I prefect a big size to make up my value for the money. I recommend the product and will continue buying it.
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