The Peloponnesian War
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What’s it about?
A masterful account of the 27-year war that destroyed ancient Greece, revealing how fear, hubris, and failed leadership turned a preventable conflict into a civilization-ending tragedy.
You’ll learn
- How hubris drives empires to self-destruction
- Why democracies struggle with long-term strategy
- The role of fear and honor in escalating conflict
- How missed opportunities can seal a nation's fate