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This book delves into the lives and training of the elite soldiers of the Sacred Band of Thebes, a legendary unit of 1500 highly trained and homosexual soldiers. The story is set against the backdrop of the Peloponnesian War and the political intrigue of ancient Greece, offering a rare glimpse into the lives of these warriors and their complex relationships.
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