Athens vs Sparta: Adrian Goldsworthy on the Rivalry That Made the West
In this episode, classical scholar Adrian Goldsworthy explores the rivalry between Athens and Sparta, as detailed in his book. He draws parallels between ancient geopolitical issues, such as alliance structures and supply chain vulnerabilities, and contemporary global affairs…
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topics
- athens and sparta rivalry
- peloponnesian war
- persian wars
- athenian alliance
- ancient greek political structures
- thucydides' history of the peloponnesian war
- ancient supply chains