The war between the Athenians and the Spartans as written by Thucydides was a great one that no other that had ever occurred could be compared to, so says Thucydides. Thucydides views the preparations on both sides to have been perfect and that the Hellenic race was joining the war as well. He considers it the greatest faction yet recognized in history, of the barbaric world rather than to the Hellenes alone. From the second chapter of his book, it is clear that the war between these two groups was
systems, and other important factors were said to have brought about the plague. It first appeared in the south of Egypt, Ethiopia, Libya, and later on in the Persian Empire, and Rome before arriving in Athens . The disease attacked the population of Piraeus and then travelled to Athens where the death tolls were greater. The plague came back in 429 were it claimed the most lives, and later on in the winter of 427/426 B.C were it claimed more lives. From man to woman, the rich and the poor, and the elderly
While Persian financial support undeniably contributed to the Spartan’s victory over Athens in the Peloponnesian War, modern historians have over-emphasized the importance of that assistance to their eventual victory. Persian money allowed the Peloponnesian forces to stay in the fight, which had quickly dissolved into a war of attrition after the Athenian’s defeat at Syracuse. However, there were several negative aspects of the Persian/Peloponnesian alliance which detrimentally affected Sparta’s
The Old Oligarch: Revealing Athens as a World Class City "It might be suggested the ability of the allies to pay tribute is the strength of Athens" (The Old Oligarch, I, 15). Indeed. It is this characteristic in particular of the Delian League that leads it to be rightfully called the Athenian Empire. If each state had maintained its own fleet, and sent it to join the League in its expeditions, they would have held on to a significant measure of independence. Instead, a critically large
The Delian League was an incredibly unique political system that would dominate the Greek world in the fifth century B.C.E. This dominance, maintained through the sheer military might of the Athenian navy, led to an unprecedented strengthening of the Aegean economy and Greek culture as a whole. Economic prosperity in Athens led to the strengthening of the Athenian democracy. Unfortunately, the whims of the Athenian Demos and demagoguery led to a massive weakness in the political system. Within the
Road to self-destruction Many circumstances led to the end of the Athenian golden age. Ironically, the formation of the Delian league marked the beginning stages of the end of the Athenian golden age. The same league that would prove instrumental in pulling up Athens from state to empire, eventually played a role in its destruction. Athens harsh treatment towards other weaker states served as an instigator for hatred and resentment. No one state was strong enough to defend themselves against Athens’
Over the years of my highschool and college education, I have read the “Apology of Socrates” and “The Republic of Plato” four times. Every time I read these two texts, I come out of the experience with something new. There is just so much information in these two books that you are never able to catch all the little details and hidden meanings. I imagine that even if I read these books hundreds of times, I still wouldn’t have grasped all that I was intended to. I think the reason behind this is because
keeps the reader engaged. It gives the right idea; it makes the reader to continue reading. It got my attention. What made it informative? Smith (2016) mentioned that the government is determined to clear the refugee’s transits Athens’s port of Piraeus so they can begin business. Refugees do not want to move because they are scared that the new camps would not have food and water like the Greek port. Balogh (2015) explains in detail why the government gives jobs to the refugees and why the taxpayers
The Republic is a fantastic work of art. As a dialogue, not just a treatise, it has three interlocking levels, of mythos [image], ergon [action], and logos [rational discussion]. On the level of mythos, or image, Plato both invokes traditional myths like Hades and his own images, like that of the cave. On the level of ergon, or action, Socrates will perform just the sort of taming of a spirited nature (Glaucon) as the education of the guardians requires. Finally, on the level of logos, or rational
their texts, bringing out the morbid atmosphere of the place, but they know that owe their inspiration to those very conditions; without them, the stimulation to narrate powerful texts such as the tramp at Piraeus could have never arisen. V.S. Naipaul illustrates his journey from Piraeus to Alexandria in a morose tone and gloomy language. Most texts written about a journey have elaborate details about its natural surroundings, but this extract indulges more into the 'dingy' steamer itself and
14. Edouard Manet, Olympia Olympia shows a nude woman lying on a bed and being brought flowers by a servant. Olympia was modelled on Victorine Meurent and Olympia’s servant on the art model Laure. Her confrontational gaze caused shock and astonishment when the painting was first exhibited, especially because a number of details in the picture identified her as a prostitute. Also, take a look at the cat in the right corner – in the show it’s anthropomorphised. Art in BoJack Horseman Season 02 episode
and then embarks on a discussion to find out what true justice is, and to find out whether the just man is truly happier than the unjust man, or vice versa. The story begins as Socrates and his friend Glaucon head home from a religious festival at Piraeus. On their journey, they are stopped by old acquaintances Adeimantus and Polemarchus who then convince Socrates to make a detour to Polemarchus's house. Once they all arrive at the house, Socrates sees Polemarchus's father, Cephalus, who's an old friend
Discussion Forum Unit 3 Explain how successful the Delian League was. Introduction: Founded in 478 B.C, the Delian League was formed by the union of Athens and Ionian cities for mutual protection against the Persian with Athens being the head because of her naval primacy. This free confederation was consisted of representatives, an admiral, and treasurers appointed by Athens (Gill, 2006). The Delian League derived its name from Delos-a city-state where the treasurer was resided. Although one
Peloponnesian War Strategies "Just before the Peloponnesian War began, Pericles of Athens and King Archidamus of Sparta provided net assessments of the comparative strengths and weaknesses of the two sides. Evaluate their projections." A study of the strategies and projections of King Archidamus of Sparta as compared to those of Pericles of Athens reveal Archidamus' understanding of the "superiority of land power as a basis for success at sea" in the ancient Mediterranean - as well as Pericles'
areas are high level of air pollution emissions of CO2, SOx compounds and NOx, also, the insufficient degree of wastewater discharged into surface water streams and ponds. Saronic Gulf, the entire northern and eastern coasts, which occupy Athens and Piraeus, is one of the most polluted. To reduce emissions of sulfur dioxide use of crude oil for central heating have been banned and have taken steps to reduce the sulfur content in diesel fuel and crude oil. Also, the construction of 2 and 3 of the Athens
By the end of 403 BCE, Athens was brought upon an important decision: what to make of the Athenian government. After enduring the devastating reign of the Thirty Tyrants, Athens had finally regained some of its independence from Sparta by overthrowing the ruthless Thirty Tyrants. Independent and reborn, Athens was weak and was in great need to reform its government for the safety and peace of Athens and its people. Athens is centrally located in Greece and had the strong acropolis of Attica that
without any support from the ruling class. By 493 BC, age of 35, he had secured the supreme post of the nine archons as Archon Eponymous. According to Bradley, it was as an archon that Themistocles began the fortification and improvement of the new Piraeus whose three natural harbours would be more efficient than the open bay at Phalerum. Bradley also identifies how Themistocles persuaded the Athenian assembly to use the surplus wealth generated from the recently discovered silver mines at Larium
(Shinoda Bolen "Artemis Archetype Arises in Modern Day Films, Books"). She is also represented in modern science. The Artemis chasma "is a vast circular region with a diameter of over 1500 miles" (Gall 113). Finally the "Archaeological Museum of Piraeus, the port of Athens, has some remarkable bigger-than-life size bronze statues of Artemis" (Regula "Fast Facts on
The Delian league, founded in 478 BC, was originally formed not only to defend against the Persians, but to strike back against them. With Sparta reluctant to spearhead this effort, it fell to Athens to take the position as leader of these united Greeks. The Delian league began as a peaceful and voluntary union, however it was not long before Athens began using the league resources for personal gain and started conquering regions, forcing them to join, and pay tribute. This marks the transition
• Ancient Greece Key Facts Top of Page Greece is one of the oldest civilizations, dating back over 5000 years. Population: 10 million people Geographic size: 51,000 square miles Capital: Athens Major cities and population: Athens, Patra, Piraeus, Larisa and Salonica Geographic Landmarks Top of Page Much of Greece is mountainous and rocky terrain, with the occasional plain. The Pindus Mountains start in northern Greece and stretch south to the Gulf of Patra. In the southern part of Greece