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The Battle of Tanagra, 457 BC, between Athens and Sparta during the First Peloponnesian War. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915. Stock Photo

RMKAY1GY–The Battle of Tanagra, 457 BC, between Athens and Sparta during the First Peloponnesian War. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915.

Alcibiades came back to Athens (as seen here being welcomed by his fellow Athenians) and then won a naval victory in 410. Stock Photo

RME1P78A–Alcibiades came back to Athens (as seen here being welcomed by his fellow Athenians) and then won a naval victory in 410.

The Athenian fleet attacking Syracuse in Sicily, 415 BC, Peloponnesian War Stock Photo

RMJ9N6D4–The Athenian fleet attacking Syracuse in Sicily, 415 BC, Peloponnesian War

The Plague of Athens was an epidemic that devastated the city-state of Athens in ancient Greece during the second year of the Peloponnesian War (430 BC) when an Athenian victory still seemed within reach. It is believed to have entered Athens through Piraeus, the city's port and sole source of food and supplies. Thucydides states that people ceased fearing the law since they felt they were already living under a death sentence. Likewise, people started spending money indiscriminately. Stock Photo

RMT96GHY–The Plague of Athens was an epidemic that devastated the city-state of Athens in ancient Greece during the second year of the Peloponnesian War (430 BC) when an Athenian victory still seemed within reach. It is believed to have entered Athens through Piraeus, the city's port and sole source of food and supplies. Thucydides states that people ceased fearing the law since they felt they were already living under a death sentence. Likewise, people started spending money indiscriminately.

The Grimani Oinoche. Peloponnesian bronze jug. C. 460-450 BC. Museum of Fine Arts. Budapest. Hungary. Stock Photo

RMHHG966–The Grimani Oinoche. Peloponnesian bronze jug. C. 460-450 BC. Museum of Fine Arts. Budapest. Hungary.

PELOPONNESIAN WAR 19th century depiction of one of the actions during the Battle of Syracuse in 413 B>C> Stock Photo

RMKAJMYH–PELOPONNESIAN WAR 19th century depiction of one of the actions during the Battle of Syracuse in 413 B>C>

PELOPONNESIAN WAR (Second, or Great) 431-404 BC between Athens and Sparta. Illustration by W. Gordon Mein 1910 Stock Photo

RMRJN6WC–PELOPONNESIAN WAR (Second, or Great) 431-404 BC between Athens and Sparta. Illustration by W. Gordon Mein 1910

RMD1WKNM–The Grimani Oinoche. Peloponnesian bronze jug. C.460-450 BC. Museum of Fine Arts. Budapest. Hungary.

Bronze helmet used during the Peloponnesian War, fought by Athens and it's empire against the Peloponnesian League. Dated 404 BC Stock Photo

RMG1CDF8–Bronze helmet used during the Peloponnesian War, fought by Athens and it's empire against the Peloponnesian League. Dated 404 BC

Thucydides 460 - 400 BC. was an Athenian army commander and historian of the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta. Bust 18th Century Allard Pierson Museum. Stock Photo

RM2CWAHXG–Thucydides 460 - 400 BC. was an Athenian army commander and historian of the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta. Bust 18th Century Allard Pierson Museum.

Body of Athenian horsemen sent out by Pericles to harry the Peloponnesian invaders. PELOPONNESIAN WAR (Second, or Great) 431-404 BC between Athens and Sparta. . Illustration by W. Gordon Mein 1910 Stock Photo

RMRJN6XR–Body of Athenian horsemen sent out by Pericles to harry the Peloponnesian invaders. PELOPONNESIAN WAR (Second, or Great) 431-404 BC between Athens and Sparta. . Illustration by W. Gordon Mein 1910

Map of Greece at the beginning of the Peloponnesian War, 431 B.C. Greece under Theban Headship. Stock Photo

RMEK8W16–Map of Greece at the beginning of the Peloponnesian War, 431 B.C. Greece under Theban Headship.

Engraving depicting a scene from the Peloponnesian War, an ancient Greek war fought by the Delian League led by Athens against the Peloponnesian League led by Sparta. Historians have traditionally divided the war into three phases. Dated 20th century Stock Photo

RMMR4RKN–Engraving depicting a scene from the Peloponnesian War, an ancient Greek war fought by the Delian League led by Athens against the Peloponnesian League led by Sparta. Historians have traditionally divided the war into three phases. Dated 20th century

Congress of the Peloponnesian states at Sparta in 432 BC. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915. Stock Photo

RMKB80EB–Congress of the Peloponnesian states at Sparta in 432 BC. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915.

Corinth, the ancient city and former municipality in Corinthia, Peloponnese is located in south-central Greece, deriving its name from Ancient Corinth, a city-state of antiquity that began to develop as a commercial center. In about 550 BC, an oligarchical government seized power and allied with Sparta within the Peloponnesian League, and participated in the Persian Wars and Peloponnesian War as an ally of Sparta. After Sparta's victory in the Peloponnesian war, the two allies fell out with one another, and Corinth pursued an independent policy in the various wars of the early 4th century BC. Stock Photo

RMW0K86J–Corinth, the ancient city and former municipality in Corinthia, Peloponnese is located in south-central Greece, deriving its name from Ancient Corinth, a city-state of antiquity that began to develop as a commercial center. In about 550 BC, an oligarchical government seized power and allied with Sparta within the Peloponnesian League, and participated in the Persian Wars and Peloponnesian War as an ally of Sparta. After Sparta's victory in the Peloponnesian war, the two allies fell out with one another, and Corinth pursued an independent policy in the various wars of the early 4th century BC.

PELOPONNESIAN WAR: Mantinea; Lefktra; Plataea, 1880 antique map Stock Photo

RFG0R84X–PELOPONNESIAN WAR: Mantinea; Lefktra; Plataea, 1880 antique map

Peloponnesian wall lizard (Podarcis peloponnesiaca), female, Peloponnese or Peloponnesus, Greece, Europe Stock Photo

RFB6FR5A–Peloponnesian wall lizard (Podarcis peloponnesiaca), female, Peloponnese or Peloponnesus, Greece, Europe

Peloponnesian War BC 431-404. Pink: Athens and Allies; Orange: Sparta and Allies; Green: Neutral Allies Stock Photo

RF2E1P7AW–Peloponnesian War BC 431-404. Pink: Athens and Allies; Orange: Sparta and Allies; Green: Neutral Allies

events, Peloponnesian War 431 - 404 BC, Sicilian Expedition 415 - 413 BC, the Athenian fleet before Syracuse, wood engraving, 19th century, Greece, Athens, navy, Sicily, 5th century BC, historic, historical, ancient world, people, Stock Photo

RMBBNCE5–events, Peloponnesian War 431 - 404 BC, Sicilian Expedition 415 - 413 BC, the Athenian fleet before Syracuse, wood engraving, 19th century, Greece, Athens, navy, Sicily, 5th century BC, historic, historical, ancient world, people,

This 1899 illustration shows Pericles addressing the Athenians as depicted by Philipp Foltz (German history painter - died 1877). 'Pericles's Funeral Oration' is a famous speech from Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War. The speech was delivered by Pericles, an eminent Athenian politician, at the end of the first year of the Peloponnesian War as a part of the annual public funeral for the war dead. The year was 431 BC. Stock Photo

RF2G4CH8C–This 1899 illustration shows Pericles addressing the Athenians as depicted by Philipp Foltz (German history painter - died 1877). 'Pericles's Funeral Oration' is a famous speech from Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War. The speech was delivered by Pericles, an eminent Athenian politician, at the end of the first year of the Peloponnesian War as a part of the annual public funeral for the war dead. The year was 431 BC.

Diodorus and the Peloponnesian war : Green, Edwin L. (Edwin Luther), 1870-1948 Stock Photo

RMW58FJJ–Diodorus and the Peloponnesian war : Green, Edwin L. (Edwin Luther), 1870-1948

The Spartan army crossing mountains during the Peloponnesian Wars in the late 5th century. Stock Photo

RMJH2G23–The Spartan army crossing mountains during the Peloponnesian Wars in the late 5th century.

RMT96GHW–The Plague of Athens was an epidemic that devastated the city-state of Athens in ancient Greece during the second year of the Peloponnesian War (430 BC) when an Athenian victory still seemed within reach. It is believed to have entered Athens through Piraeus, the city's port and sole source of food and supplies. Thucydides states that people ceased fearing the law since they felt they were already living under a death sentence. Likewise, people started spending money indiscriminately.

Group of people looking down on Monemvassia south eastern Peloponnesian coast Greece Europe Stock Photo

RMAKANB5–Group of people looking down on Monemvassia south eastern Peloponnesian coast Greece Europe

Naval Battle In Harbour Of Syracuse, 416 Bc Stock Photo

RM2M9CT0P–Naval Battle In Harbour Of Syracuse, 416 Bc

Art inspired by Pair of bronze cymbals, Classical, 5th–4th century B.C., Greek, Peloponnesian, Bronze, Diam.: 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm), Bronzes, Inscribed in Greek, of Kallisthenia. Cymbals were a favorite instrument of the Greeks, especially in religious ceremonies of an ecstatic character, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT Stock Photo

RF2HTWN03–Art inspired by Pair of bronze cymbals, Classical, 5th–4th century B.C., Greek, Peloponnesian, Bronze, Diam.: 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm), Bronzes, Inscribed in Greek, of Kallisthenia. Cymbals were a favorite instrument of the Greeks, especially in religious ceremonies of an ecstatic character, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT

Peloponnesian Cyclamen (Cyclamen peloponnesiacum subsp. peloponnesiacum, Cylamen repandum ssp. peloponnesiacum), flowers, Greece, Peloponnese Stock Photo

RMDAKEFE–Peloponnesian Cyclamen (Cyclamen peloponnesiacum subsp. peloponnesiacum, Cylamen repandum ssp. peloponnesiacum), flowers, Greece, Peloponnese

Art inspired by Bronze statuette of Pan, Classical, late 5th–4th century B.C., Greek, Peloponnesian, Bronze, 5 1/8 × 4 1/16 × 2 1/8 in. (13.1 × 10.3 × 5.4 cm), Bronzes, The figure is shown with a phorbeia, the band worn by flautists. The articulation of his body raises the question as, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT Stock Photo

RF2HTWWJW–Art inspired by Bronze statuette of Pan, Classical, late 5th–4th century B.C., Greek, Peloponnesian, Bronze, 5 1/8 × 4 1/16 × 2 1/8 in. (13.1 × 10.3 × 5.4 cm), Bronzes, The figure is shown with a phorbeia, the band worn by flautists. The articulation of his body raises the question as, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT

RM2CWAHXT–Thucydides 460 - 400 BC. was an Athenian army commander and historian of the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta. Bust 18th Century Allard Pierson Museum.

Marble bust of Athenian historian Thucydides (460-400 BC). Roman copy from the 2nd century AD after a Greek original from the early 4th century BC from the Farnese Collection on display in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples, Campania, Italy. Stock Photo

RMJ57ATT–Marble bust of Athenian historian Thucydides (460-400 BC). Roman copy from the 2nd century AD after a Greek original from the early 4th century BC from the Farnese Collection on display in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples, Campania, Italy.

unerary Relief of Sosias and Kephisodoros 410 BC ( Peloponnesian War ) Stock Photo

RMHPD3B8–unerary Relief of Sosias and Kephisodoros 410 BC ( Peloponnesian War )

RMMR4RKF–Engraving depicting a scene from the Peloponnesian War, an ancient Greek war fought by the Delian League led by Athens against the Peloponnesian League led by Sparta. Historians have traditionally divided the war into three phases. Dated 20th century

The naval Battle of Aegospotami, Hellespont, 405 BC. during which the Spartan admiral Lysander destroyed the Athenian fleet thus ending the Peloponnesian War. Stock Photo

RMFHXEFC–The naval Battle of Aegospotami, Hellespont, 405 BC. during which the Spartan admiral Lysander destroyed the Athenian fleet thus ending the Peloponnesian War.

Morte di Alcibiade - Death of Alcibiades 1839 by Michele de Napoli 1808 -1892 Naples Italy ( Alcibiades 450 – 404 BC Athenian statesman and general. The last of the Alcmaeonidae, he played a major role in the second half of the Peloponnesian War as a strategic advisor, military commander, and politician, but subsequently fell from prominence.) Stock Photo

RM2Y34GHF–Morte di Alcibiade - Death of Alcibiades 1839 by Michele de Napoli 1808 -1892 Naples Italy ( Alcibiades 450 – 404 BC Athenian statesman and general. The last of the Alcmaeonidae, he played a major role in the second half of the Peloponnesian War as a strategic advisor, military commander, and politician, but subsequently fell from prominence.)

The naval battle in the harbour of Syracuse during the Sicilian Expedition, part of the Peloponnesian War, 415-413 BC. From Cassell's Universal History, published 1888. Stock Photo

RM2F4T8DN–The naval battle in the harbour of Syracuse during the Sicilian Expedition, part of the Peloponnesian War, 415-413 BC. From Cassell's Universal History, published 1888.

Destruction of the Athenian army at Syracuse 413-415 BC. Hand-colored halftone of an illustration Stock Photo

RMABHHPF–Destruction of the Athenian army at Syracuse 413-415 BC. Hand-colored halftone of an illustration

Greek temple complex on the Peloponnesian coast Stock Photo

RM2BH9FG1–Greek temple complex on the Peloponnesian coast

events, Peloponnesian War, 431 - 404 vChr., Spartans under Brasidas defending Methoni against the Athenians, wood engraving, 19th century, Sparta, Athens, Hellas, Greece, fighting, hoplite, warrior, warriors, defense, defence, landing, ship, ships, fight, fighting, battle, battling, historic, historical, ancient world, people, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMCNWJDE–events, Peloponnesian War, 431 - 404 vChr., Spartans under Brasidas defending Methoni against the Athenians, wood engraving, 19th century, Sparta, Athens, Hellas, Greece, fighting, hoplite, warrior, warriors, defense, defence, landing, ship, ships, fight, fighting, battle, battling, historic, historical, ancient world, people, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

Peloponnesian wall lizard (Podarcis peloponnesiaca), Balkan green lizard or Balkan emerald lizard, Lacerta trilineata subadult Stock Photo

RMBFBKDW–Peloponnesian wall lizard (Podarcis peloponnesiaca), Balkan green lizard or Balkan emerald lizard, Lacerta trilineata subadult

Sources for Greek history between the Persian and Peloponnesian wars : Hill, George Francis, Sir, 1867-1948 Stock Photo

RMW58Y0P–Sources for Greek history between the Persian and Peloponnesian wars : Hill, George Francis, Sir, 1867-1948

Funeral rites following the Battle of Coronea (also known as the First Battle of Coronea) took place between the Athenian-led Delian League and the Boeotian League in 447 BC during the First Peloponnesian War. Stock Photo

RMJH2G5F–Funeral rites following the Battle of Coronea (also known as the First Battle of Coronea) took place between the Athenian-led Delian League and the Boeotian League in 447 BC during the First Peloponnesian War.

Bull, late 8th–early 7th century B.C., Bronze, 1 3/8 × 2 9/16 in. (3.5 × 6.5 cm), Greek, Peloponnesian, Geometric, Sculpture Stock Photo

RM2DRE8A8–Bull, late 8th–early 7th century B.C., Bronze, 1 3/8 × 2 9/16 in. (3.5 × 6.5 cm), Greek, Peloponnesian, Geometric, Sculpture

Map of the Siege of Syracuse during the Peloponnesian War 414-413 BC, from Petreius Hyphantes, Die Demagogen, 2010 Stock Photo

RMH2GDFY–Map of the Siege of Syracuse during the Peloponnesian War 414-413 BC, from Petreius Hyphantes, Die Demagogen, 2010

Alcibiades, circa 450 - 404 BC, Athenian politician and general, on his return to Athens, engraving, 19th century, , Stock Photo

RMB45WJ8–Alcibiades, circa 450 - 404 BC, Athenian politician and general, on his return to Athens, engraving, 19th century, ,

Death of Alcibiades, Illustration, Ridpath's History of the World, Volume I, by John Clark Ridpath, LL. D., Merrill & Baker Publishers, New York, 1894 Stock Photo

RM2K9C55X–Death of Alcibiades, Illustration, Ridpath's History of the World, Volume I, by John Clark Ridpath, LL. D., Merrill & Baker Publishers, New York, 1894

Alcibiades, circa 450 - 404 BC, Athenian politician and general, portrait, engraving after ancient bust, Museo Chiraramonti, Vatican, Rome, Italy, 19th century, Stock Photo

RMB41CAN–Alcibiades, circa 450 - 404 BC, Athenian politician and general, portrait, engraving after ancient bust, Museo Chiraramonti, Vatican, Rome, Italy, 19th century,

Pericles (c. 495 - 429) was an Athenian statesman. He was largely responsible for the full development, in the later 5th century BC, of both the Athenian democracy and the Athenian empire, which resulted in Athens being the political and cultural focus of Greece. His achievements included the construction of the Acropolis, begun in 447. This bust is housed in the British Museum in London. Stock Photo

RF2GH6X7G–Pericles (c. 495 - 429) was an Athenian statesman. He was largely responsible for the full development, in the later 5th century BC, of both the Athenian democracy and the Athenian empire, which resulted in Athens being the political and cultural focus of Greece. His achievements included the construction of the Acropolis, begun in 447. This bust is housed in the British Museum in London.

Greece. Ancient Sparta. Spartan woman saying goodbye to her son who goes to war. Drawing by Dionisio Baixeras (1862-1943). Chromolithography. La Civilizacion (The Civilization), volume II, 1881. Stock Photo

RMR5CBDM–Greece. Ancient Sparta. Spartan woman saying goodbye to her son who goes to war. Drawing by Dionisio Baixeras (1862-1943). Chromolithography. La Civilizacion (The Civilization), volume II, 1881.

RMJ57A9K–Marble bust of Athenian historian Thucydides (460-400 BC). Roman copy from the 2nd century AD after a Greek original from the early 4th century BC from the Farnese Collection on display in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples, Campania, Italy.

Ten Thousand Greek soldiers who had been hired to fight in a Persian civil war found themselves alone in the heart of the great empire; their leaders had been slain and the whole Persian army threatened them. They were on the edge of despair and surrender, when one of their number, the hero and author Xenophon, took command and led them through the most remarkable retreat in history. They had no guides, they were surrounded by foes, winter was upon them, yet they marched fifteen hundred miles over mountain and wilderness. Xenophon himself has left us a pathetic description of their extravagant Stock Photo

RF2C7N59H–Ten Thousand Greek soldiers who had been hired to fight in a Persian civil war found themselves alone in the heart of the great empire; their leaders had been slain and the whole Persian army threatened them. They were on the edge of despair and surrender, when one of their number, the hero and author Xenophon, took command and led them through the most remarkable retreat in history. They had no guides, they were surrounded by foes, winter was upon them, yet they marched fifteen hundred miles over mountain and wilderness. Xenophon himself has left us a pathetic description of their extravagant

RMMR4RKM–Engraving depicting a scene from the Peloponnesian War, an ancient Greek war fought by the Delian League led by Athens against the Peloponnesian League led by Sparta. Historians have traditionally divided the war into three phases. Dated 20th century

Greeks battle Sicilians in the struggle known as the Sicilian Expedition, an expedition by the Athenians from 415 to 413 B.C. Stock Photo

RFBRJE56–Greeks battle Sicilians in the struggle known as the Sicilian Expedition, an expedition by the Athenians from 415 to 413 B.C.

RM2Y34GHP–Morte di Alcibiade - Death of Alcibiades 1839 by Michele de Napoli 1808 -1892 Naples Italy ( Alcibiades 450 – 404 BC Athenian statesman and general. The last of the Alcmaeonidae, he played a major role in the second half of the Peloponnesian War as a strategic advisor, military commander, and politician, but subsequently fell from prominence.)

Retreat of the Athenians from Syracuse after the Second Battle of Syracuse during the Peloponnesian War, 415-413 BC. From Cassell's Universal History, published 1888. Stock Photo

RM2F4T8DT–Retreat of the Athenians from Syracuse after the Second Battle of Syracuse during the Peloponnesian War, 415-413 BC. From Cassell's Universal History, published 1888.

Berlin. Germany. Altes Museum. Funerary Relief of Sosias and Kephisodoros, marble, ca. 410 BC. Funerary relief from the final phase of the Peloponn Stock Photo

RMMP5X1E–Berlin. Germany. Altes Museum. Funerary Relief of Sosias and Kephisodoros, marble, ca. 410 BC. Funerary relief from the final phase of the Peloponn

The Battle of Coronea aka the First Battle of Coronea fought in 447 BC during the First Peloponnesian War between the Athenian-led Delian League and the Boeotian League. Stock Photo

RMFHXEF0–The Battle of Coronea aka the First Battle of Coronea fought in 447 BC during the First Peloponnesian War between the Athenian-led Delian League and the Boeotian League.

Lysander destroying the walls of Athens, 404 BC, Peloponnesian War Stock Photo

RMJ9N6ED–Lysander destroying the walls of Athens, 404 BC, Peloponnesian War

The destruction of the Athenian army in Sicily during the Sicilian Expedition, an Athenian military expedition to Sicily, which took place 415 BC to 413 BC, during the Peloponnesian War. From Ward and Lock's Illustrated History of the World, published c.1882. Stock Photo

RMKHEB0F–The destruction of the Athenian army in Sicily during the Sicilian Expedition, an Athenian military expedition to Sicily, which took place 415 BC to 413 BC, during the Peloponnesian War. From Ward and Lock's Illustrated History of the World, published c.1882.

Marble bust of Thucydides - ancient Greek historian. Photography from the mid-20th century. Stock Photo

RM2XA1K7F–Marble bust of Thucydides - ancient Greek historian. Photography from the mid-20th century.

The Mytilenian Debate, 427 BC, also spelled Mytilenaean Debate, in the Athenian Assembly concerned reprisals against the city-state of Mytilene, which had attempted unsuccessfully to shake off Athenian hegemony, during the Peloponnesian War. After the painting by W.S. Bagdatopoulus, (1888-1965). From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915. Stock Photo

RMKB80EP–The Mytilenian Debate, 427 BC, also spelled Mytilenaean Debate, in the Athenian Assembly concerned reprisals against the city-state of Mytilene, which had attempted unsuccessfully to shake off Athenian hegemony, during the Peloponnesian War. After the painting by W.S. Bagdatopoulus, (1888-1965). From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915.

The Athenian Army during the Peloponnesian Wars. The use and importance of light troops increased with the introduction of the peltasts: lightly armoured, if at all, and armed with javelins and a shield. Their effectiveness in battle, even against the best-trained heavy hoplites, was demonstrated by the Athenian general Iphicrates, who annihilated an entire Spartan mora with his peltasts during the 5th Century BC. Stock Photo

RMJH2FT0–The Athenian Army during the Peloponnesian Wars. The use and importance of light troops increased with the introduction of the peltasts: lightly armoured, if at all, and armed with javelins and a shield. Their effectiveness in battle, even against the best-trained heavy hoplites, was demonstrated by the Athenian general Iphicrates, who annihilated an entire Spartan mora with his peltasts during the 5th Century BC.

RM2X7DMGF–Spartan king Archidamus.

The Destruction of the Athenian Army during the Peloponnesian War, From 415 to 413 BC. From 414 BC, Darius II, ruler of the Achaemenid Empire had started to resent increasing Athenian power in the Aegean and had his satrap Tissaphernes enter into an alliance with Sparta against Athens, which in 412 BC led to the Persian reconquest of the greater part of Ionia. Stock Photo

RMF1KYG0–The Destruction of the Athenian Army during the Peloponnesian War, From 415 to 413 BC. From 414 BC, Darius II, ruler of the Achaemenid Empire had started to resent increasing Athenian power in the Aegean and had his satrap Tissaphernes enter into an alliance with Sparta against Athens, which in 412 BC led to the Persian reconquest of the greater part of Ionia.

Return of Alcibiades to Athens, Illustration, Ridpath's History of the World, Volume I, by John Clark Ridpath, LL. D., Merrill & Baker Publishers, New York, 1894 Stock Photo

RM2K9C562–Return of Alcibiades to Athens, Illustration, Ridpath's History of the World, Volume I, by John Clark Ridpath, LL. D., Merrill & Baker Publishers, New York, 1894

Pericles (495 - 429 BCE) was a prominent and influential Greek statesman, orator and general of Athens during its golden age, sometimes known as the 'Age of Pericles' - the time between the Persian and Peloponnesian wars. He made his best known speech honoring those who had died in the first year of the Peloponesian war at the Dipylon gate, the main entrance to the city, where the Panathenaic procession began from Athens, Greece. Stock Photo

RMW21DE2–Pericles (495 - 429 BCE) was a prominent and influential Greek statesman, orator and general of Athens during its golden age, sometimes known as the 'Age of Pericles' - the time between the Persian and Peloponnesian wars. He made his best known speech honoring those who had died in the first year of the Peloponesian war at the Dipylon gate, the main entrance to the city, where the Panathenaic procession began from Athens, Greece.

Alcibiades, circa 450 - 404 BC, Athenian politician and general, portrait, engraving after ancient bust, 19th century, Stock Photo

RMBA7WPD–Alcibiades, circa 450 - 404 BC, Athenian politician and general, portrait, engraving after ancient bust, 19th century,

Alcibiades, was a prominent Athenian statesman, orator, and general. After the Battle of Aegospotami, the last major battle of the Peloponnesian War, that took place in 405 BC. Alcibiades took refuge in Phrygia, with the object of securing the aid of Artaxerxes against Sparta. In 404 BC, as he was about to set out for the Persian court, his residence was surrounded and set on fire. Seeing no chance of escape he rushed out on his assassins, dagger in hand, and was killed by a shower of arrows. Stock Photo

RMJH2G0E–Alcibiades, was a prominent Athenian statesman, orator, and general. After the Battle of Aegospotami, the last major battle of the Peloponnesian War, that took place in 405 BC. Alcibiades took refuge in Phrygia, with the object of securing the aid of Artaxerxes against Sparta. In 404 BC, as he was about to set out for the Persian court, his residence was surrounded and set on fire. Seeing no chance of escape he rushed out on his assassins, dagger in hand, and was killed by a shower of arrows.

Alcibiades, circa 450 - 404 BC, Athenian politician, general, portrait, steel engraving, 19th century, Artist's Copyright has not to be cleared Stock Photo

RMB2JWF1–Alcibiades, circa 450 - 404 BC, Athenian politician, general, portrait, steel engraving, 19th century, Artist's Copyright has not to be cleared

The tragic poet Euripides (c. 484 - 406 BC). Roman bust, 1st cent AD. Copy of a Greek original. Naples Archaeological Museum. Italy. Stock Photo

RM2BXTMX1–The tragic poet Euripides (c. 484 - 406 BC). Roman bust, 1st cent AD. Copy of a Greek original. Naples Archaeological Museum. Italy.

RMMR4RKH–Engraving depicting a scene from the Peloponnesian War, an ancient Greek war fought by the Delian League led by Athens against the Peloponnesian League led by Sparta. Historians have traditionally divided the war into three phases. Dated 20th century

Thucydides (460-395 BC) was a Greek historian and Athenian general. His History of the Peloponnesian War recounts the 5th century BC war between Sparta and Athens to the year 411 BC. Thucydides has been dubbed the father of scientific history because of h Stock Photo

RMG15ED3–Thucydides (460-395 BC) was a Greek historian and Athenian general. His History of the Peloponnesian War recounts the 5th century BC war between Sparta and Athens to the year 411 BC. Thucydides has been dubbed the father of scientific history because of h

Siege of Plataea by the Peloponnesian army under Archidamus during the third year of the Peloponnesian War. PELOPONNESIAN WAR (Second, or Great) 431-404 BC between Athens and Sparta. Illustration by W. Gordon Mein 1910 Stock Photo

RMRJN6XC–Siege of Plataea by the Peloponnesian army under Archidamus during the third year of the Peloponnesian War. PELOPONNESIAN WAR (Second, or Great) 431-404 BC between Athens and Sparta. Illustration by W. Gordon Mein 1910

Naval battle in the harbour of Siragusa (Syracuse), Sicily, during the Peloponnesian War. Date: 413 BC Stock Photo

RMG36P4X–Naval battle in the harbour of Siragusa (Syracuse), Sicily, during the Peloponnesian War. Date: 413 BC

OLYMPIA: The remains of the temple of Zeus at Olympia, Greece, which once contained one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the colossal statue of Zeus by the sculptor Phidias. Olympia, in the Peloponnesian region, was the original home of the Olympic Games. Stock Photo

RMG548RE–OLYMPIA: The remains of the temple of Zeus at Olympia, Greece, which once contained one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the colossal statue of Zeus by the sculptor Phidias. Olympia, in the Peloponnesian region, was the original home of the Olympic Games.

Greece: Thucydides (c. 460 BCE - c. 395 BCE), Greek general, historian and writer. Marble portrait head, c. 4th century BCE. Thucydides (Greek Θουκυδίδης, Thoukydídēs) was a Greek historian and author from Alimos. His 'History of the Peloponnesian War' recounts the 5th century BCE war between Sparta and Athens to the year 411 BCE. Thucydides has been dubbed the 'father of scientific history', because of his strict standards of evidence-gathering and analysis in terms of cause and effect without reference to intervention by the gods, as outlined in his introduction to his work. Stock Photo

RM2B01D38–Greece: Thucydides (c. 460 BCE - c. 395 BCE), Greek general, historian and writer. Marble portrait head, c. 4th century BCE. Thucydides (Greek Θουκυδίδης, Thoukydídēs) was a Greek historian and author from Alimos. His 'History of the Peloponnesian War' recounts the 5th century BCE war between Sparta and Athens to the year 411 BCE. Thucydides has been dubbed the 'father of scientific history', because of his strict standards of evidence-gathering and analysis in terms of cause and effect without reference to intervention by the gods, as outlined in his introduction to his work.

The Syracusan cavalry killing the Athenian soldiers, Syracuse, Sicily, 415 BC, Peloponnesian War Stock Photo

RMJ9N6DJ–The Syracusan cavalry killing the Athenian soldiers, Syracuse, Sicily, 415 BC, Peloponnesian War

Illustration depicting the Battle of Potidaea (432 BC) one of the catalysts for the Peloponnesian War. Stock Photo

RMG1DJNY–Illustration depicting the Battle of Potidaea (432 BC) one of the catalysts for the Peloponnesian War.

RMPPFM72–The Grimani Oinoche. Peloponnesian bronze jug. C.460-450 BC. Museum of Fine Arts. Budapest. Hungary.

The siege of Potidaea by the Athenians, 432 BC. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915. Stock Photo

RMKAY1KY–The siege of Potidaea by the Athenians, 432 BC. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915.

Engraving depicting Cleon, an Athenian general during the Peloponnesian War. Dated 20th century Stock Photo

RMMR4RKB–Engraving depicting Cleon, an Athenian general during the Peloponnesian War. Dated 20th century

Pelopidas leading the Thebans at the Battle of Leuctra, 6 July, 371 BC. From Cassell's Universal History, published 1888. Stock Photo

RM2F4T8FC–Pelopidas leading the Thebans at the Battle of Leuctra, 6 July, 371 BC. From Cassell's Universal History, published 1888.

Map of Syracuse c404 BC at the time of the defeat of the Athenians. Stock Photo

RMT5HX2D–Map of Syracuse c404 BC at the time of the defeat of the Athenians.

Spartan admiral Lysander demolishing the walls of Athens, Greece, after the Battle of Aegospotami, 404 BC. A Popular History of Greece, published 1887. Stock Photo

RM2G03820–Spartan admiral Lysander demolishing the walls of Athens, Greece, after the Battle of Aegospotami, 404 BC. A Popular History of Greece, published 1887.

Athenian statesman Alcibiades was a leader in the struggle against Sparta in the Peloponnesian War. Assassins killed him. Stock Photo

RFBRJE1H–Athenian statesman Alcibiades was a leader in the struggle against Sparta in the Peloponnesian War. Assassins killed him.

Demolition of the long walls of Athens, Greece in 403 BC. The Long Walls constructed in the mid 5th century BC in several phases to connect Athens to its ports at Piraeus and Phalerum. Around 6 km in length, they were destroyed by the Spartans in 403 BC after Athens' defeat in the Peloponnesian War. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915. Stock Photo

RMKB80FA–Demolition of the long walls of Athens, Greece in 403 BC. The Long Walls constructed in the mid 5th century BC in several phases to connect Athens to its ports at Piraeus and Phalerum. Around 6 km in length, they were destroyed by the Spartans in 403 BC after Athens' defeat in the Peloponnesian War. From Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915.

Epameinondas a Theban general and statesman of the 4th century BC, saves Pelopidas, an important Theban statesman and general in Greece during the Battle of Leuctra in 371 BCE. Stock Photo

RMJH2G6R–Epameinondas a Theban general and statesman of the 4th century BC, saves Pelopidas, an important Theban statesman and general in Greece during the Battle of Leuctra in 371 BCE.

Thucydides, Athenian historian and general, c. 460-400 BC. Author of a History of the Peloponnesian War recounting the fifth-century BC war between Sparta and Athens. Thucydides. Copperplate engraving after an illustration by Joachim von Sandrart from his L’Academia Todesca, della Architectura, Scultura & Pittura, oder Teutsche Academie, der Edlen Bau- Bild- und Mahlerey-Kunste, German Academy of Architecture, Sculpture and Painting, Jacob von Sandrart, Nuremberg, 1675. Stock Photo

RM2R15A8E–Thucydides, Athenian historian and general, c. 460-400 BC. Author of a History of the Peloponnesian War recounting the fifth-century BC war between Sparta and Athens. Thucydides. Copperplate engraving after an illustration by Joachim von Sandrart from his L’Academia Todesca, della Architectura, Scultura & Pittura, oder Teutsche Academie, der Edlen Bau- Bild- und Mahlerey-Kunste, German Academy of Architecture, Sculpture and Painting, Jacob von Sandrart, Nuremberg, 1675.

The tragic poet Euripides (c. 484 - 406 BC). Roman bust, 1st or 2nd cent AD. Copy of a Greek original. Naples Archaeological Museum. Italy. Stock Photo

RM2BXTMWR–The tragic poet Euripides (c. 484 - 406 BC). Roman bust, 1st or 2nd cent AD. Copy of a Greek original. Naples Archaeological Museum. Italy.

1865 Spruner Map of Greece, Macedonia and Thrace before the Peloponnesian War. Stock Photo

RMCEG29D–1865 Spruner Map of Greece, Macedonia and Thrace before the Peloponnesian War.

The tragic poet Euripides (c. 480 - 406 BC). Roman copy of a 4th. century BC greek original. Marble. Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen. Stock Photo

RMPTKGWT–The tragic poet Euripides (c. 480 - 406 BC). Roman copy of a 4th. century BC greek original. Marble. Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen.

RMG15D93–Thucydides (460-395 BC) was a Greek historian and Athenian general. His History of the Peloponnesian War recounts the 5th century BC war between Sparta and Athens to the year 411 BC. Thucydides has been dubbed the father of scientific history because of h

Head of Claudius, Roman, 1st century (marble); Palazzo Ducale & Museo, Mantua, Lombardy, Italy; . Stock Photo

RM2J86FT5–Head of Claudius, Roman, 1st century (marble); Palazzo Ducale & Museo, Mantua, Lombardy, Italy; .

RMKCEG1B–1865, Spruner Map of Greece, Macedonia and Thrace before the Peloponnesian War

German Bilder Print of the Ancient Greek Trireme Warship with three rows of oars, and the earlier Bireme with two rolls. The Trireme was used by the Ancient Greeks, Persians and Romans and played an important roll in the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars. Stock Photo

RMJCY4X4–German Bilder Print of the Ancient Greek Trireme Warship with three rows of oars, and the earlier Bireme with two rolls. The Trireme was used by the Ancient Greeks, Persians and Romans and played an important roll in the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars.

Brasidas, an Spartan officer, defendering the port of Methone or Methoni, while the Athenian fleet attacking, Peloponnesian War Stock Photo

RMJ9N6C7–Brasidas, an Spartan officer, defendering the port of Methone or Methoni, while the Athenian fleet attacking, Peloponnesian War

Pair of bronze cymbals, Classical, 5th–4th century B.C., Greek, Peloponnesian, Bronze, Diam.: 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm), Bronzes Stock Photo

RMKC742K–Pair of bronze cymbals, Classical, 5th–4th century B.C., Greek, Peloponnesian, Bronze, Diam.: 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm), Bronzes

Infographic of trireme vessels used by hoplites (athenian soldiers) during the Greco-Persian and Peloponnesian Wars which ensured Greek hegemony in the Mediterranean region. [Adobe InDesign (.indd); 5078x3248]. Stock Photo

RM2NEC32J–Infographic of trireme vessels used by hoplites (athenian soldiers) during the Greco-Persian and Peloponnesian Wars which ensured Greek hegemony in the Mediterranean region. [Adobe InDesign (.indd); 5078x3248].

Bronze statuette of Pan, Classical, late 5th–4th century B.C., Greek, Peloponnesian, Bronze, 5 1/8 × 4 1/16 × 2 1/8 in. (13.1 Stock Photo

RMKC742W–Bronze statuette of Pan, Classical, late 5th–4th century B.C., Greek, Peloponnesian, Bronze, 5 1/8 × 4 1/16 × 2 1/8 in. (13.1

Engraving depicting Brasidas, the most distinguished Spartan officer during the first decade of the Peloponnesian War. Dated 20th century Stock Photo

RMMR4RKC–Engraving depicting Brasidas, the most distinguished Spartan officer during the first decade of the Peloponnesian War. Dated 20th century

1688 map of Peloponnesian Peninsula of southern Greece. Map borders contain engravings of fortified city views, part of the Stock Photo

RMCWA6GM–1688 map of Peloponnesian Peninsula of southern Greece. Map borders contain engravings of fortified city views, part of the

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