The Peloponnesian War [S-16-45]
| Presenter: | Sarah Melville |
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| Location: | SUNY Potsdam: Maxcy 104 |
| Classes: | 4 Sessions 1.5 hours |
| Dates: | Mon 1:30 PM 03/28, 04/04, 04/11, 04/18 |
| Status: | CLOSED |
Print Info
In one of the longest and most destructive conflicts of ancient times, the Peloponnesian War (ca. 431-404 BCE), the Athenian Empire fought against Sparta and allied members of the Peloponnesian League. Using Thucydides’ history of the war as our main source, we will discuss key events – the plague of Athens, Pericles’ funeral oration, the Melian Dialogue and the ill-fated Sicilian Expedition – within the cultural context of the time.
Sarah Melville is an Associate Professor of History at Clarkson, where she teaches courses in Ancient History and War Studies, including a class on warfare in ancient Greece.
NOTE: The presenter will provide some reading material.