The Peloponnesian War, 431-404 B.C.
Bibliographic Information
The Peloponnesian War, 431-404 B.C.
Philip De Souza
(Essential histories)
Routledge, c2003
Available at / 1 libraries
Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. [93]) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
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 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
Introduction Chronology Background to War Warring Sides Outbreak The Fighting Portrait of a Soldier The World around War Portrait of a Civilian How the War Ended Conclusion and Consequences Index
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