In this episode, we discuss the two events over 433/2 BC that led Pericles to claim that he could see war "coming out of the Peloponnese” (the Potidaean Revolt and the Megarian Embargo); the speeches given by the Corinthians, Spartans, and Athenians on the eve of war; and both sides' financial and military resources, war aims, and tactical strategies. Show Notes: http://www.thehistoryofancientgreece.com/2019/04/090-road-to-war.html Intro by Gary Girod of The French History Podcast Website: http://www.thefrenchhistorypodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFrenchHistoryPodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FrenchHist The History of Ancient Greece is sponsored by the CLNS Media Network and Today’s episode is brought to you by (1) Babbel--Download the app or text History to 48-48-48 to try Babbel for free--and (2) Lightstream--Apply today at Lightstream.com/THOAG. Today’s episode is also brought to you by our new March 2019 Patreon supporters Melanie Polutta, Scott Shumaker, and Taylor Nussenbaum. If you too would like to support The History of Ancient Greece, you can become a monthly Patreon supporter at (https://www.patreon.com/thehistoryofancientgreecepodcast) or a one time donor at (https://www.paypal.me/RyanStitt). |