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Alex Petkas discusses the lessons from Lycurgus, the lawgiver of Sparta, regarding nation building.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit blog.exitgroup.us Alex Petkas of The Cost of Glory Podcast and The Classical Society joins us to discuss Lycurgus, the primordial lawgiver of Sparta, and what we can learn from him about the birth (or rebirth) of a nation. Alex’s Presentation (free to listen): * Why Madison invoked Lycurgus in Federalist 38 to defend a Constitution penned behind closed doors * Lycurgus’ sacrificial leader…

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Host: Bennett's Phylactery

Guest: Alex Petkas

Topics covered

• Lycurgus
• Sparta
• nation building
• Federalist Papers
• leadership
• sacrifice

Keywords

• Lycurgus
• Sparta
• nation
• leadership
• Federalist 38
• sacrifice
• Alex Petkas

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Cost of Glory Podcast, The Classical Society

Books & works: Federalist 38

Places: Sparta

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