The Peloponnesian War: a Defining Conflict in Ancient Greece
Words: 736 2355Examining the origins turning points and long-lasting effects of this conflict on Greek civilization is necessary to understand the terrible and protracted Peloponnesian War which took place between 431 and 404 BCE and had a significant impact on the political cultural and military environment of antiquity. The fight was between the Athenian Empire and the Peloponnesian League led by Sparta. The Peloponnesian War started after the Persian Wars when Athens a city known for its strength in the sea founded […]