"The Spartans were heirs of an archetype: the archetype of the European military state, of the ranks of disciplined troops; of pride, honor, austerity and sacrifice. The archetype, as we have said, would be inherited by others throughout history: such as the Romans, the Templars, the Spanish, the English and the Germans. The Spartans thus formed part of the lineage of giants of the West and of human genius. In their case, they had the privilege of being no more or less than a sole and united people."
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"The Spartans were heirs of an archetype: the archetype of the European
military state, of the ranks of disciplined troops; of pride, honor,
austerity and sacrifice. The archetype, as we have said, would be
inherited by others throughout history: such as the Romans, the
Templars, the Spanish, the English and the Germans. The Spartans thus
formed part of the lineage of giants of the West and of human genius. In
their case, they had the privilege of being no more or less than a sole and
united people."