The Peloponnesian War 431-404 BC

1. Auflage 2003
ISBN: 978-0-415-96853-9
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 96 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 454 g

Reihe: Essential Histories

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

de Souza, Philip

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Militärwesen
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Geschichte einzelner Länder Europäische Länder
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Europäische Geschichte
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Alte Geschichte & Archäologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction, Chronology, Background to war The rise of Athens, Warring sides Athens and Sparta, Outbreak Fear and suspicion lead to war, The fighting The first twenty years, Portrait of a soldier A ship’s captain at war, The world around war Politics and culture, Portrait of a civilian Hipparete, an Athenian citizen woman, How the war ended The fall of Athens, Conclusion and consequences The triumph of Sparta?, Further reading, Index

Über Autor(innen)

Philip de Souza