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