The Great Men and Great Books Podcast

Episode 2 - Gates of Fire by Steven Pressfield

August 27, 2023 Gabriel
Episode 2 - Gates of Fire by Steven Pressfield
The Great Men and Great Books Podcast
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The Great Men and Great Books Podcast
Episode 2 - Gates of Fire by Steven Pressfield
Aug 27, 2023
Gabriel

Gates of Fire by Steven Pressfield is, in my humble opinion, an excellent book. The book tells the story of a young Greek, surviving the destruction of his city by volunteering to join the Spartan helot, or slave, class. 

Pressfield brings a magic to his characters that is infectious. He makes you believe in a heroic humanity. 

In this episode I discuss this heroic humanity, fear, discipline and fate. I hope you enjoy. 

Thank you.  

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Gates of Fire by Steven Pressfield is, in my humble opinion, an excellent book. The book tells the story of a young Greek, surviving the destruction of his city by volunteering to join the Spartan helot, or slave, class. 

Pressfield brings a magic to his characters that is infectious. He makes you believe in a heroic humanity. 

In this episode I discuss this heroic humanity, fear, discipline and fate. I hope you enjoy. 

Thank you.