Detailed, insightful analysis of a neglected period. Gripping narrative full of dramatic events, battles and great figures such as Alcibiades, Lysander, Pelopidas and Epaminondas. Explains the high point and demise of Spartan power
At 71, George lives a solitary life in a dilapidated shack on Donegani Avenue, having made minimal improvements for privacy and comfort. His unkempt appearance, complete with a neglected beard and worsening teeth, often intimidates others. Over the years, he has accumulated a bizarre collection of junk in his backyard, including a long-abandoned 1956 Pontiac Pathfinder. This setting reflects his isolation and the passage of time, as he grapples with his own decline and the remnants of a life once lived.