Cost of Glory

39 - Lysander Aftermath: or, How to Keep Fighting

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Jul 6, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Further Reading

  • Alex Petkas recommends several books on Lysander and ancient Greece.
  • These include works by Cartledge, Crince, Cagan, Pressfield, and Sulev.
INSIGHT

Lysander's Persian Campaign

  • Lysander and Agesilaus were among the first to plan toppling the Persians.
  • Sparta's constitution and Agesilaus's actions contributed to this plan's failure.
INSIGHT

Lysander's Vision

  • Lysander recognized the futility of maintaining balance among Greek city-states.
  • He believed one power should rule, envisioning Sparta in that role.
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