Why did other city-state both fear and admire sparta​

They feared Sparta because Sparta was a formidable army that was gaining power, and they admired Sparta because of its strange customs and strong military. ... Conquered Messenians who were forced to work on farms and give ½ of their crops to Sparta.

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Sparta had an astounding military force, as well as fearless leaders.

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