Democracy and Empire: The Athenian Invasion of Sicily, 415-413 BCE

by Alexander O Boulton and Alexander O. Boulton

Book Overview

This story of Athens' tragic defeat in its attempt to subdue Sicily during the war between Athens and Sparta, discusses the social and political context, the ideas about religion, women, foreigners, and slaves during the great intellectual blossoming of fifth century Athens, and the complex relationship between democracy and empire.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761872973
• ISBN13: 9780761872979
• Release Date: October 2021
• Publisher: Hamilton Books
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"