Throughout the book, the author explores the military tactics used by both nations and the betrayal of certain Athenian soldiers particularly General Alcibiades. Determined to conquer the nation, Sparta continues attacking regions surrounding Athens. In response, the Athenians send in their naval troops on Spartan territory looting and killing thousands of Spartans. First, they attack the regions surrounding Athens and use the as campsites for their army. The war begins when the Spartans decide to lay siege to Athens. The book is divided into eight sections each giving a thorough account of the war. Thucydides’ spends a great deal of time expounding the causes of the war, the military tactics, and betrayals that led to the Athenian’s defeat. The book has received praise from all over the world particularly for its objectivity is recounting specific details of history. Thucydides’ book gives a detailed account of the prodigious war between Sparta and Athens between 431 BCE and 404 BCE. The Peloponnesian War is one of the greatest works ever written in Western history. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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