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The Peace of Nicias: Six Years That Broke the Peloponnesian War
In 421 BCE, after a decade of brutal fighting between Athens and Sparta, a peace treaty was signed that promised fifty years of stability. It lasted just six. This episode follows the Peace of Nicias—named for the cautious Athenian general who brokered it—and its unraveling through broken alliances, unreturned hostages, and the rise of Alcibiades. We explore why neither side truly wanted peace, how Sparta's deal with Thebes and Corinth collapsed, and how the treaty's failure set the stage for the disastrous Sicilian Expedition. Along the way, we look at the role of swearing oaths by…
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