Peloponnesian War

The city of Athens lived under forms of radical democracy from 508 to 322 BCE. During those years, Athens was an unwavering example of a prosperous democratic society. This form of democracy was not only giving citizens a right to vote, but putting much more power in the hands of the middle class. Opposite of a republic, Athenian people were governed by themselves and voted together on all issued big or small (Waterfield 75). In the 7th and 8th centuries BCE, Athens changed from being ruled by a…

As introduced by, Suresht Bald: “Without openly attacking the other, each used persuasion, coercion, und subversion to strengthen itself and weaken its rival. This struggle for hegemony by Athens and Sparta…” or the Worlds currently developing, East/West Hegemonic dilemma; which “is felt most acutely by small, hitherto “independent” states that were now being forced to take side in the bipolar World… One such State was Melos… After strategically positioning their powerful fleet… [Envoys were…

warrior can achieve his own invulnerability, but he can never bring about the enemy’s vulnerability. (Sun Tzu) This campaign exposed numerous operational, tactical and strategic mistakes that the Athenians made; which ultimately lead to them losing this war. One of the main reasons the Athenians failed, was because they did not have the right resources nor executed the right strategy; this was mainly due to lack of planning and a lack of willingness to adjust. Maybe if they had planned…

As a 60 year old Spartan soldier living in 450 BC, I have experienced many ups and downs in my life. I have grown up under a militaristic state and gone to war. I have learned how to play my part in society, as well as make sure others play theirs. I have also come to discover the atrociousness of Athenians, despite some similarities. And overall, I learned that the places each individual holds in society gives our lives importance in history. When I was born, I was inspected for health and…

Name: Professor’s name: Course: Date of submission: The Life of the Greek Artist Phidias Artist’s Life and Times Phidias was a sculptor, painter, and architect from Athens who lived between 490-430 B.C. He rose to prominence when Pericles ascended to power in 449 B.C., and he was given the mantle to lead all artistic undertakings in Athens. After the victory over Persia, Pericles commissioned his close friend and adviser, Phidias, to build major statues for the city in order to beautify it.…

In the 5th century, a Greek city state named Sparta came and rivaled Athens. Sparta rivaled Athens because they have strength, discipline and obedience with their army, which sometimes is not a very good thing. (Background Essay). Many Greek settlements had to fight to survive, which Sparta did. I believe that the weakness outweighed the strengths. How did Sparta do this, how did they manage fighting for rivalry? One reason how they did this was with a strong, obedient army. Sparta had a…

Professor Lariscy 19 January 2018 A Brief History of Rhetoric The state of Greece was experiencing both economic and political turmoil. Greece was broken up into sections that were ruled by aristocratic families that held land. War and economic competition plagued the state of Greece. In Sayracuse previously exiled men returned to lay claim on land or property previously lost to a previous form of authority. Without papers and records, these people would have to argue in…

Men and women of Athens who now serve on this council, today I would like to speak in defense of my teacher, mentor, and friend. For some unknown reason, leaders in this assembly would like to ostracize this man who has held free lessons in Athens just so he can educate your children and sharpen the thoughts of us older men and women. This man is Socrates, and he is vibrant hue in the portrait of Athens that the Thrasybulans would like to cover with grey. Many of you sitting here may already…

Melian Dialogue DBQ Rough Draft Claim Statement: The Melian Dialogue teaches the reader that, in 416 BCE, Athens’ foreign policy and actions were strongly informed by the Athenian belief and focus on realism, preserving the law of nature, and the natural order of events. In 416 BCE, Athens’ belief, policy, and ideal of realism is evident through their preference for knowledge-based spiritual faith and rejection of the metaphysical. The Melian Dialogue, recorded by Thucydides in 416 BCE,…

then after that return home. Lamachus, suggested that they could attack their real enemy, Syracuse as this would catch them off guard, and would encourage the rest of Sicily to be on the Athenian side. Alcibiades was the expedition’s leader of the war party, and was perhaps the most influential and the strongest general that argued that they…