The Spartans
(DVD)

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Published
[Alexandria, Va.] : PBS Home Video, [2003].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (180 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Southside - Media
DVD 938.06 Spa
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Published
[Alexandria, Va.] : PBS Home Video, [2003].
Language
English
UPC
097368778542

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Creation/Production Credits
Photography, Douglas Hartington ; film editor, Steve Scales ; original music, Anthony Burke.
Participants/Performers
Presented by Bettany Hughes.
Description
Chronicles the rise and fall of one of the most extreme civilizations the world has ever seen, a civilization originally founded on discipline, sacrifice, and frugality, where the onus was put on the collective and the goal was to create the "perfect" state and the "perfect" warrior. Classical historian Bettany hughes revals the secrets and complexities of everyday Spartan life: homosexuality was compulsory, money was outlawed, equality was enforced, weak boys were put to death, and women enjoyed a level of social and sexual freedom that was unheard of in the ancient world.
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MPAA rating: Not rated.
System Details
DVD, Region 1, Widescreen presentation; Dolby surround stereo.
Language
Closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

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