393 - Tonight We Dine In Hell! The Spartans
Timesuck with Dan Cummins
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The Rise and Fall of Sparta in Ancient Greece
The chapter delves into the intricate historical events surrounding Sparta during the period from 404 to 371 BCE, focusing on their pivotal engagements in the Peloponnesian War, strategic victories, and the eventual dominance over Athens. It highlights the political turmoil, power struggles, and internal conflicts within Spartan society, including the intriguing dynamics between prominent figures like Agesaleus and Lysander. The narrative extends to Sparta's decline, loss of control over territories, and transformation from a formidable city-state to a weakened power under Roman occupation.
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