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  • The History of the Peloponnesian War Chapter 21

    The History of the Peloponnesian War Chapter 21
    2026/10/24
    In which Gylippus arrives at Syracuse, rallying the Syracusans and their allies to fortify the city and challenge the Athenians both by land and sea, while the Athenians strain under the pressures of extended conflict and logistical hardship. The narrative unfolds amid shifting fortunes, intricate manoeuvres, and hopeful demands for reinforcements, revealing the mounting strain and resolve on either side.
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    53 分
  • The History of the Peloponnesian War Chapter 20

    The History of the Peloponnesian War Chapter 20
    2026/10/17
    In which the Athenians, advancing cautiously in Sicily, engage in a series of careful manoeuvres and battles around Syracuse, enduring both successes and setbacks as they work to establish a firm foothold, while the Syracusans rally and strengthen their defences with sagacious counsel and external aid. Meanwhile, the broader war continues to unfold with shifting alliances and strategic appeals, as forces from Peloponnese contemplate intervention and the Athenians, bolstered by reinforcements, prepare for protracted conflict amidst complex political and military calculus.
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    58 分
  • The History of the Peloponnesian War Chapter 19

    The History of the Peloponnesian War Chapter 19
    2026/10/10
    In which the Syracusan assembly contends with rumours of an impending Athenian invasion, revealing divisions among its citizens and the strategic counsels of Hermocrates and Athenagoras, while the Athenians assemble their grand fleet and begin their voyage to Sicily amidst varying plans and uncertain alliance prospects. Meanwhile, the text recounts the tale of Harmodius and Aristogiton, whose ill-fated attempt against the tyranny of Hippias unfolds against a backdrop of political agitation in Athens, where accusations of impiety and treason culminate in the disgrace and flight of Alcibiades.
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    37 分
  • The History of the Peloponnesian War Chapter 18

    The History of the Peloponnesian War Chapter 18
    2026/10/03
    In which the Athenians, stirred by the urgings of their Sicilian allies and the prospect of extending their empire, debate the perilous undertaking of a grand expedition to Sicily, weighing the counsel of prudent caution against the zeal of youthful ambition and imperial aspiration. Amid these preparations and forebodings, a vast and splendid armament is mustered, and the fleet sets sail with hopes high and hearts heavy, embarking upon what may prove a momentous venture into distant and complex lands.
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    43 分
  • The History of the Peloponnesian War Chapter 17

    The History of the Peloponnesian War Chapter 17
    2026/09/26
    In which the Athenians besiege the island of Melos and engage in a somber negotiation that reveals the harsh realpolitik governing their relations, as both parties weigh considerations of power, justice, and survival amidst the wider strife. The discourse ends with Melos choosing defiance, and the Athenians, after a determined siege, impose their dominion with grim finality.
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    17 分
  • The History of the Peloponnesian War Chapter 16

    The History of the Peloponnesian War Chapter 16
    2026/09/19
    In which the fragile peace following the ten years’ war unravels amid shifting alliances and renewed hostilities in the Peloponnese, as city-states vie for supremacy and security with a complex web of treaties and betrayals. The culminating battle near Mantinea marks a decisive moment in these struggles, reflecting the courage, strategy, and deep divisions that shape this turbulent period.
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  • The History of the Peloponnesian War Chapter 15

    The History of the Peloponnesian War Chapter 15
    2026/09/12
    In which the cessation of hostilities following the deaths of Cleon and Brasidas leads the warring cities to negotiate a peace treaty, seeking respite from the long and costly conflict that had raged for ten years. The terms of the accord restore territories, set rules for alliances and oaths, and create conditions for a fragile yet earnest hope for lasting peace between Athens and Lacedaemon.
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    33 分
  • The History of the Peloponnesian War Chapter 14

    The History of the Peloponnesian War Chapter 14
    2026/09/05
    In which the Lacedaemonians and Athenians engage in a series of military manoeuvres and alliances in various regions, with Brasidas’s campaigns shaking Athenian control by winning over cities through both force and persuasion. Meanwhile, plans of revolution and sieges unfold amid shifting loyalties, culminating in a temporary armistice that offers a pause between conflicts whilst diplomatic and military tensions remain simmering.
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    1 時間 17 分