Sign-In
Cart
Demetrios Of Sparta
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerHistorical Fiction
Publisher Price: $19.99
ISBN13: 9781971558073
Publisher: Tony Iacurto
Published: Mar 2 2026
Pages: 276
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Demetrios of Sparta is a richly detailed historical novel set in the brutal and disciplined world of ancient Sparta during the rise of the Persian Wars.
Born a helot and marked by physical imperfection, Demetrios lives on the margins of a society that worships strength and martial perfection. Yet through resilience, endurance, and quiet determination, he carves a place for himself within a culture that offers little mercy to the weak or the lowborn. From the rugged hills of Laconia to the unforgiving trials of the agoge, his journey is one of survival, identity, and belonging.
As Persia advances and Greece moves toward its defining conflicts, Demetrios's life becomes entwined with the fate of Sparta itself. The novel weaves personal struggle with major historical events, including the build-up to Thermopylae and the clash between duty, class, and destiny. Through friendships forged in hardship and battles fought against impossible odds, the story explores loyalty, sacrifice, and what it truly means to serve a city that may never fully accept you.
Meticulously grounded in historical detail, Demetrios of Sparta blends fictional narrative with real figures, institutions, and events of ancient Greece, offering readers an immersive and emotionally grounded view of Spartan society beyond myth and legend.
Ideal for readers of historical fiction, ancient history, and Greek warfare, this novel presents Sparta not only as a military power, but as a human crucible where courage is tested, identity is shaped, and legacy is earned.
1 different editions
Also available
Also from
Iacurto, Tony
Also in
Historical Fiction
Anniversaries, Volume 2: From a Year in the Life of Gesine Cresspahl, April 1968-August 1968
Johnson, Uwe
Paperback
The Pirate Queen: A Novel from the New York Times Bestselling Author of the Frozen River
Lawhon, Ariel
Hardcover
The Pirate Queen: A Novel from the New York Times Bestselling Author of the Frozen River (Large Print Edition)
Lawhon, Ariel
Paperback
The Moonlight Runner: A Gripping Historical Novel of Survival, Bravery, and Romance
Robards, Karen
Hardcover
The Amalfi Curse: A Bewitching Tale of Sunken Treasure, Forbidden Love, and Ancient Magic on the Amalfi Coast
Penner, Sarah
Paperback
Murder on the Orient Express: A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition
Christie, Agatha
Paperback
A Pair of Aces: Reese's Book Club (Large Print Edition)
Benedict, Marie
Murray, Victoria Christopher
Paperback