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The Peloponnesian War, Part I

Donald KaganDistinguishedYale University

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1:14:18·2008·introductory level

This lecture traces the origins of the Peloponnesian War, examining how Athens' rising power challenged Spartan dominance. It argues that war was not inevitable, highlighting the potential of the Thirty Years Peace's arbitration clause to prevent conflict.

HistoryAncient & Classical HistoryPeloponnesian War OriginsAthenian PowerSpartan Dominance

Introduction to Ancient Greek History (CLCV 205)

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Donald KaganDistinguished

Leading Historian of Ancient Greece · Yale University

Donald Kagan was a Sterling Professor of Classics and History at Yale University, a preeminent scholar of ancient Greek history, particularly the Peloponnesian War.

1 course · 22 lecturesCanon
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