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This story of Athens’ tragic defeat in its attempt to subdue Sicily during the war between Athens and Sparta, discusses the social and political context, the ideas about religion, women, foreigners, and slaves during the great intellectual blossoming of fifth century Athens, and the complex relationship between democracy and empire.



Table of Contents

List of Maps and Illustrations

Chronology of Ancient Greece and the Sicilian Campaign

Maps 1 and 2

Introduction

Chapter 1: To Begin

Chapter 2: The Opening Moves

Chapter 3: The Sicilian Campaign

Chapter 4: The Aftermath

Bibliography

About the Author

Index

Democracy and Empire

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      Publisher Hamilton Books
      Published 10 July 2021
      ISBN-13 9780761872979
      978-0761872979
      ISBN-10 0761872973

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      This story of Athens’ tragic defeat in its attempt to subdue Sicily during the war between Athens and Sparta, discusses the social and political context, the ideas about religion, women, foreigners, and slaves during the great intellectual blossoming of fifth century Athens, and the complex relationship between democracy and empire.



      Table of Contents

      List of Maps and Illustrations

      Chronology of Ancient Greece and the Sicilian Campaign

      Maps 1 and 2

      Introduction

      Chapter 1: To Begin

      Chapter 2: The Opening Moves

      Chapter 3: The Sicilian Campaign

      Chapter 4: The Aftermath

      Bibliography

      About the Author

      Index

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