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36 - Lysander 1: Death of Democracy

Cost of Glory

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The Athenians Are a Godsend for the Spartans

Six of the athenian's finest leaders are condemned and immediately executed, including the only son of their late great leader, pericles. This was by far the most irrational decision they had taken in the entire war. The chaos at athens becomes a godsend for the lacedaemonians. It helps them to regain the initiative.

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