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Peloponnesian War 431-404 BC, The

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Essential Histories - Ancient Period - 1500 A.D.


Product Info

Title
Peloponnesian War 431-404 BC, The
Publisher
Category
Author
Philip de Souza
Publish Year
2002
Pages
96
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147397346
MFG. Part #
OSPESS027
Type
Softcover
Series
ESS27

Description

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. 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.