The Spartan system of military education introduced by Lycurgus during the Archaic age. Beginning at age 7, children left their families and entered disciplined military training. This weakened family loyalties while increasing group solidarity among peers who would serve together in the military
The Spartan system of military education introduced by Lycurgus during the Archaic age. Beginning at age 7, children left their families and entered disciplined military training. This weakened family loyalties while increasing group solidarity among peers who would serve together in the military