The Peloponnesian War 421-404 BC (Essential Histories (Osprey Publishing)) (Paperback)
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Short Description for The Peloponnesian War 421-404 BC From comic plays to public documents, this text draws on the literature of the period to provide an account of the devastating war between Sparta and Athens. It offers insights into the impact of warfare on the people who are celebrated as the founders of Western civilization.
Full description- Publisher: Osprey Publishing
- Published: 01 December 2002
- Format: Paperback 96 pages
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- Categories: War & Defence Operations | European History | Ancient History: To C 500 CE | Classical History / Classical Civilisation | Military History
- ISBN 13: 9781841763576 ISBN 10: 1841763578
- Sales rank: 392,606
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Full description for The Peloponnesian War 421-404 BC
The Classical Greeks are renowned for their achievements in literature, art and philosophy, but the events of the Peloponnesian War reveal the darker side of Greek civilization. From the horrific effects of overcrowding and the plague on the population of Athens, to the vicious civil strife that often erupted in cities allied with Athens or Sparta, this volume offers vivid and at times disturbing insights into the impact of warfare on the people who are celebrated as the founders of Western civilization. It is a testament to the fascination of the subject that even today the events of the Peloponnesian war are studied for what they can teach about diplomacy, strategy and tactics.
