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Introduction to Ancient Greek History

Yale,, Fall 2007 , Prof. Donald Kagan

Updated On 02 Feb, 19

Overview

Introduction - The Dark Ages - The Rise of the Polis - The Greek - Sparta - The Rise of Athens - The Persian Wars - The Athenian Empire - Athenian Democracy - The Peloponnesian War - The Struggle for Hegemony in Fourth-Century Greece - Twilight of the Polis - Twilight of the Polis (cont.) and Conclusion

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Lecture 23: Twilight of the Polis

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Lecture Details

Introduction to Ancient Greek History (CLCV 205)

In this lecture, Professor Kagan describes the growth of a new power Thebes. Under the leadership of Epaminondas and Pelopidas, Thebes grows into a major power among the Greek cities. In fact, the Thebans even rout the Spartans in a standard hoplite battle in the battle of Leuctra. Finally, Professor Kagan points out that by the time of Theban hegemony, the Greek world had experienced so many wars and conflicts that it opened the door to a powerful leader Philip of Macedon.

0000 - Chapter 1. The Rise of Theban Hegemony
1442 - Chapter 2. The 375 Peace Proposal
2129 - Chapter 3. Fighting Resumes; The Sacred Band of Thebes and the Battle of Leuctra
3918 - Chapter 4. The End of Spartan Supremacy and Thebes Growth
5001 - Chapter 5. The Great Invasion

Complete course materials are available at the Open Yale Courses website httpopen.yale.educourses

This course was recorded in Fall 2007.

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Sam

Excellent course helped me understand topic that i couldn't while attendinfg my college.

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Dembe

Great course. Thank you very much.

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