Middle powers Corinth and Corcyra were central to the chain of crises that dragged Athens and Sparta into war, while Syracuse helped turn the conflict decisively against Athens.
Yeah, outside Athens and Sparta there’s a wide range of sizes in the Peloponnesian War… and some of the “lesser powers” really played significant roles because of geographic or strategic position. It’s a shame the mainstream ignores this.
And what about the many lesser powers? Do they just watch for the signs that tell them when to hide in the bush?
Yeah, outside Athens and Sparta there’s a wide range of sizes in the Peloponnesian War… and some of the “lesser powers” really played significant roles because of geographic or strategic position. It’s a shame the mainstream ignores this.