Athens vs Sparta - The Epic 27 Year Peloponnesian War that Changed Ancient Greece

Athens vs Sparta - The Epic 27 Year Peloponnesian War that Changed Ancient Greece

The Peloponnesian War was a devastating 27-year conflict between the ancient Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta that lasted from 431-404 BC. This epic war reshaped the Greek world. #PeloponnesianWar #Athens #Sparta #AncientGreece

In this video, we explore the origins, key battles, and timeline of the Peloponnesian War. Discover how tensions rose between the Delian League led by democratic Athens and the Peloponnesian League led by oligarchic Sparta.

The war involved vital naval battles like Battle of Artemisium and Battle of Salamis as well as pivotal land battles such as the Athenian siege of Syracuse. We look at the leadership and strategies of Pericles, Lysander, and Alcibiades.

See how political differences between Athens and Sparta escalated into all-out war that ravaged much of Greece. The Peloponnesian War marked the end of the Golden Age of Pericles and decline of ancient Greece as a Mediterranean power.

The war's outcome shifted power to Sparta while weakening Athens's influence and culture. This video provides an in-depth overview of this major ancient Greek history event. #AncientGreeceHistory #GreekBattles #AthensHistory #SpartaHistory #GreekWars