The History of Ancient Greece 111 The Spartan Hegemony
Feb 28, 2024
Explore the Spartan imperial policy post-Peloponnesian War, Lysander's rise and ambitions, Spartans invading Persia, failed socio-political revolution by Kinadon, Spartan dominance in the Peloponnesus, Hellenization of Macedon, turbulent successions, Spartan conspiracy, political maneuvers in ancient Greece, Thiberon's campaign in Asia Minor, strategic military campaigns, victory of Caniska challenging norms, Agassalaeus' strategic prowess in ancient Greece
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Sparta's Wealth Shifts Power
- Sparta's newfound wealth from Persian support and conquests challenged its traditional austere society.
- This wealth fueled debates on how Sparta should exercise power internally and externally.
Lysander's Oligarchies Stir Hatred
- Lysander set up oligarchic Decarchies in Asia Minor, enforcing Spartan control.
- These governments were tyrannical and caused widespread hatred among the Greek cities.
Lysander's Divine Honors Cause Strife
- Lysander was venerated almost as a god in some Greek states, unprecedented in Greek history.
- Such honors sowed envy and fear within Sparta's conservative aristocracy and kings.