The Peloponnesian War
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The Peloponnesian War, fought between Athens and Sparta from 431 to 404 BCE, was a complex clash of political ideologies and regional dominance that ultimately led to the end of Athenian dominance and the fragmenting of Greek city-states. This protracted conflict highlighted the consequences of imperial overreach and the vulnerability of democratic institutions during times of crisis, leaving a lasting impact on the Greek world and inspiring philosophical reflections still relevant today.
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