by Caroline Dale Snedeker $23.40 This product is available for purchase from Chariot Press.

The Spartan is the story of Aristodemos, the only survivor of the The Battle of Thermopylae.  Follow Aristodemos through his childhood in Athens and Sparta until the great battle is fought.  Because he survived the battle when Leonidas and his 300 Spartans perished heroically, Aristodemos is cast out and disgraced by Sparta.

Throughout his life, until his valiant death, Aristodemos searches for redemption for his disgrace.  His life touches the lives of Miltiades, Aeschylus, Aristides the Just, Leonidas and Pindar whose characters come to life under the skillful pen of Caroline Dale Snedeker.  This gripping, thrilling story of love, hope, despair and final resolution at the the battle of Plataea will excite and touch each reader and instill a greater understanding of Athenian and Spartan life. For ages 12+; pb 372p; 400g.

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