Sparta

Sparta was located in the southern part of Greece, and was nearly cut off from the rest of Greece because of the Gulf of Corinth. Instead of a democracy like Athens, Sparta built a military state. Around 725 B.Cc Sparta conquered Messenia. Spartan government had several different branches. From 600-371 B.C., Sparta had the most powerful army in Greece. Spartans did not value arts, literature, or other artistic things. They valued duty, strength, and discipline over freedom. Military training was a part of every Spartan's life.