CLA160H1 Lecture : Peloponnesian Wars
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Athens pretty much controlled the aegean - brilliant at naval warfare. Spent most money, in response to persian wars, in building a fleet. Athenian empire. in control of the aegean, many allies on land and on islands. Sparta is dominant of the peloponnesus, southern area. also macedonia. Trireme: athenians. many oars, shaped to ram into other ships, etc. 431-404 - peloponnesian wars (divided into 2 parts by peace, in 421) Key for the strategy of athens in the first half. relevant to their dominance. Spartans march their troops to attica (land around athens), and all the citizens come into the city, behind the fortifications. spartans destroy land but cant get to the people. Plague due to having so many people in one area. Death made sparta agree to peace treaty. Plague made people ignore social conventions in a way. Sparta wins second half. (divided by the peace)
