--- product_id: 7578428 title: "The Spartacus War" brand: "barry strauss" price: "803797₫" currency: VND in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/7578428-the-spartacus-war store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # The Spartacus War **Brand:** barry strauss **Price:** 803797₫ **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Spartacus War by barry strauss - **How much does it cost?** 803797₫ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/7578428-the-spartacus-war) ## Best For - barry strauss enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted barry strauss brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Spartacus War ## Images ![The Spartacus War - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71P33hFJxzL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Spartacus: A Man for All Seasons. *by P***E on Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2014* Ok, to be completely honest---I absolutely love this book. I've already read it three times through and I have no doubt I'll keep reading it over again and again, and what's not to love about it? Whenever one mentions the name "Spartacus", the image of gladiators comes instantly to mind and usually a close second is the terrific Kirk Douglas movie (admit it---you just said to yourself "I am Spartacus!" didn't you?) or more recently, the outstanding Starz TV series by the same name. While the name and person of Spartacus has come down to us linked with the concepts of freedom and justice, just how accurate is that image?Dr. Barry Strauss takes us to a time and place long ago; one that may even seem vaguely familiar to us but strangely alien at the same time. It was a world of drastic dichotomies between the rich and poor; between the powerful and the weak; and between the free and the slave. Roman, though still a Republic much like ours, was nearing its end; soon to be faced with a series of internal civil wars resulting from an economic, political, and societial breakdown, and in its place, the Rise of the Dictator along with Imperial Rome. Slaves revolts weren't unique, but none had the organization, planning that this one had. None were able to raise an army of over 60,000 slaves and freemen, and none had the brillance of a chrismatic leader like Spartacus. Dr. Strauss' telling of the story is masterful, from the wonderful descriptions of the countryside to the mindset of the Rome's leading Senators and generals and that of the man himself, Spartacus and his generals like Crixus, Gannicus, or Oenomaus. We learn about the possible causes of the revolt; how they trained and survived while being chased by Rome's mightly legions and ultimately defeated by the epitome of Rome herself, Marcus Licinius Crassus and the great Pompey.I could literally go on and on about this book. Suffice it to say that this book is for anyone interested in history---ancient or military, the Roman Empire, political movements, slavery and ancient economies, or just likes a great adventure book. This book also offers something more. It offers a possible glimpse at ourselves. The Roman Republic was on the verge of collapsing for some of the very reasons now facing us, and social injustice was growing rapidly. What happens when the dispossed has had enough? In 1919 Germany for instance, social democrats embraced the name of Spartacus in their fight for democracy; a fight which failed and eventually made way for the rise of the Nazis. Nevertheless, the name of Spartacus continues to inflame the imagination of the poor and powerless and inspires fear in rich and powerful. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book *by O***N on Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2013* A great book that provided all the detail that I thought existed and then some! Only gripe is a ridiculous one in that I wish there wasn't so much speculative speech like "one could gather" "imagine" "might have seen/thought/felt/etc" but that was obviously unavoidable when there is just so much detail that can only be guessed at.I became rather obsessed with Spartacus after watching through the series that aired on Starz. It was gory, sexual and exaggerated as well as largely fictional. However at the same time, the show did stick to quite a bit of history. From names of real people (albeit with alternative spellings on occasion). To fictional events that were set in the appropriate places (Capua, Vesuvius, Melia Ridge). It was an amazing show and instilled a great hunger for knowledge of the real man. Reading through the book, I couldn't help but picture the actors as the real people, like Liam McIntyre for the latter two seasons after the passing of Andy Whitfield. It was also pretty cool to imagine the real Spartacus maybe giving a speech similar to the one from the series finale in addition to the actual slaying of his horse prior to the real battle.The book also fills in bits of history that are related to the times, such as events that had happened nearby to the events of the Third Servile War, along with background of the various players throughout the war. I was also happily surprised to see the book not end after the description of the final battle and instead running a bit longer to discuss the aftermath of the war along with the eventual fates of those who were involved. (Spoiler alert, Caesar gets assassinated!! Lol). Mr. Strauss even took the extra time to mention this piece of art from Pompeii that may or may not be relevant to the legendary Thracian, which he certainly did not have to do.In summation, if you have even a passing interest in Spartacus, the Servile Wars or history during the Late Republic period, it's a good read. If you're like me and really want to know as much as you can about Spartacus, I recommend watching the show and reading the book, or vice versa. Maybe the show first since you could be bothered by the historical inaccuracies if you really absorb what the book offers.Read it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ slave revolt *by A*** on Reviewed in Brazil on August 6, 2023* I've read the book and I'm impressed by the ability of the author, he has gotten to make a book about something that doesn't have many things left about it. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vn/products/7578428-the-spartacus-war](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/7578428-the-spartacus-war) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vietnam* *Store origin: VN* *Last updated: 2026-05-25*