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The Great King's Decree: Peace in Ancient Greece
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the end of the Corinthian War through the lens of the King’s Peace of 387/6 BC. We look at how Artaxerxes II of Persia dictated terms that forced Greek city-states to declare themselves autonomous, effectively ending Athenian naval dominance and securing Persian influence in Ionia. The conversation examines the diplomatic maneuvering of Callias of Sphettos, who negotiated the treaty on behalf of Athens, and the complex reactions within Sparta, whose hegemony was now backed by Persian gold. We also discuss the immediate aftermath…
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