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Among the Ancients II: Plato

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The Sicilian Expedition: A Historical Disaster

An exploration of the ill-fated Sicilian expedition undertaken by Athens during the Peloponnesian War, shedding light on its catastrophic consequences that resulted in the downfall of many Athenians and stirred controversies involving figures like Alcibiades and Socrates.

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