96 Pages
by
Routledge
It is a testament to the enduring intrigue of the subject that even today the events of the Peloponnesian War are studied for what they can teach about diplomacy, strategy, and tactics. Philip de Souza's book reveals the darker side of Classical Greek civilization--from the horrific effects of overcrowding and the plague on the Athenian population to the vicious civil strife that often erupted in... Read more
Introduction, Chronology, Background to war The rise of Athens, Warring sides Athens and Sparta, Outbreak Fear and suspicion lead to war, The fighting The first twenty years, Portrait of a soldier A ship’s captain at war, The world around war Politics and culture, Portrait of a civilian Hipparete, an Athenian citizen woman, How the war ended The fall of Athens, Conclusion and consequences The triumph of Sparta?, Further reading, Index
Biography
Philip de Souza
