The Peloponnesian War
Narrated by Kenneth W. Harl
The Great Courses: Ancient History
- Released
- July 8, 2013
- Length
- 18 hrs 2 mins
- Format
- Lecture
- Publisher
- The Great Courses
This series of 36 lectures explores the complex history of the Peloponnesian War, drawing on Thucydides' renowned account and other ancient sources to illuminate the political, military, and cultural aspects of this pivotal conflict in ancient Greece. It delves into key events, strategic debates, and the societal dynamics between Athens and Sparta, highlighting how citizen involvement and cultural pursuits coexisted amid wartime tensions. Through engaging storytelling and scholarly insights, listeners gain a comprehensive understanding of a war that reshaped the Greek world.
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