Saturday, December 5, 2015
Was the war between Athens and Sparta Inevitable?
I think that the war between Athens and Sparta was inevitable.think that they were both dragged into the war with each by different states. Athens was dragged in reluctantly by Corcyra to help them defeat Corinth. Pericles sends some ships, but they were defeated with Corcyra by the Corinthians and their allies, so Athens punished their allies by blocking their trade. The allies (Megara) in turn ask the Spartans for help, and then the battle between Athens and Sparta starts, so I think it was not their own faults.
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I always enjoy reading your blogs, Jonny. You are thoughtful and thorough in your responses. These most recent blogs will help you review as we prepare for the debate between Athens and Sparta in the new year. Enjoy a blessed Christmas break.
ReplyDelete--you are missing one blog post on the development of government of Greece during the Archaic period. Can you post before Friday to ensure all semester grades are entered into the grade book? Thanks!