The Battle of Arginusae

Victory at Sea and Its Tragic Aftermath in the Final Years of the Peloponnesian War

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• Debra Hamel

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• 152 pagine
• 6 ore di lettura

• Storia

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The Battle of Arginusae marked a significant naval clash near the end of the Peloponnesian War, involving nearly three hundred ships from Athens and Sparta. This pivotal victory for the Athenians was crucial for their survival, as defeat could have led to their total annihilation. However, the aftermath brought about one of the most devastating disasters for Athens during the lengthy conflict, highlighting the complex and often paradoxical nature of war.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2015

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