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Athenian Successes and a Temporary Peace

This lecture takes the war down to the Peace of Nicias in 421, which was a temporary cessation of hostilities. You study the successful Athenian campaign at Pylos and Sphacteria and the pivotal role played by Cleon, whom history has treated dismissively.

English
  • Originally Aired May 1, 2009
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created November 29, 2023 by
    APreternaturalArchivist
  • Modified November 29, 2023 by
    APreternaturalArchivist