Peloponnesian War - Part 1: Tensions rise as two giants prepare for war

In the late fifth century BCE, the Greek world was poised on the edge of chaos. Two great city-states, Athens and Sparta, eyed each other with suspicion.As the tensions rose, ambitions stretched beyond the narrow valleys of Greece. The Persian Wars had ended, but unity was fraying. Athens transformed the Delian League into a sprawling empire, while Sparta prepared its defenses.Learn more at: https://theconflictarchive.com/conflict/peloponnesian-warThe Conflict Archive is a historical documentary series examining the wars and campaigns that shaped civilizations across time.Explore more at:https://theconflictarchive.comIf you enjoy this series, consider supporting our work:https://patreon.com/jonkaiHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.