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The Peloponnesian War 431–404 BC
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Even today, the events of the Peloponnesian War are studied for what they can teach about diplomacy, strategy and tactics.
This book reveals the darker side of Classical 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.
Table of Contents
Chronology
Background to war
Warring sides
The fighting
Portrait of a soldier
The world around war
Portrait of a civilian
How the war ended
Conclusion and consequences
Further reading
Product details
Published | 13 Nov 2002 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 96 |
ISBN | 9781841763576 |
Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
Illustrations | 27 b/w; 36 col |
Dimensions | 248 x 170 mm |
Series | Essential Histories |
Short code | ESS 27 |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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