The Great Men and Great Books Podcast
Hello all. Come and join me, Gabriel Segal, in discussing the great men and great books of history. Any book suggestions, thoughts and items of interest can be sent to: greatmenandgreatbooks@gmail.com. Thanks for listening.
The Great Men and Great Books Podcast
Episode 2 - Gates of Fire by Steven Pressfield
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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.