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Sicily, Defeat, and the End of the Athenian Empire
Tides of History
The Tragic Athenian Expedition to Sicily
This chapter chronicles the ill-fated Athenian expedition to Sicily during the Peloponnesian War, detailing the political turmoil in Athens, the strategic mistakes made during the siege of Syracuse, and the ultimate downfall of the Athenian forces. It explores the capture, deaths, and enslavement of soldiers, the grim fate of Athenian leaders, and the subsequent chaos and external threats that gripped Athens post-defeat, altering the balance of power in the ancient Greek world.
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