Greek Classical Period Part 2 (431-338 BC)
Explore the turbulent era from the Peloponnesian War's start in 431 BC to the Greek defeat at the Battle of Chaeronea in 338 BC. Delve into the strategic clashes between Athens and Sparta, the impact of key figures like Pericles and Alcibiades, and the socio-political upheavals within the Greek city-states. Witness the fall of Athens, the brief Spartan dominance, Thebes asserting herself, and the rise of Macedonia, setting the stage for Alexander's expansion and the dawn of a new era in world history. A concise journey through a transformative period in ancient Greece.
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Greece alliances 431bc - I, Abu America, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Corinthian War in 394 BC - T8612, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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