The Peloponnesian War
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The Ill-Fated Sicilian Expedition and Its Aftermath
This chapter chronicles the disastrous Sicilian expedition by Athens during the Peloponnesian War, driven by Alcibiades's ambitions but hindered by poor leadership. The failure of the campaign not only resulted in significant Athenian losses but also shifted the strategic landscape of the war, leading to Sparta's alliance with Persia.
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