[yarddog]

Guess there is not that much interest in the Peloponnesian War on FR. A shame because it is both interesting and teaches you a lot about human character.

[Sir Francis Dashwood]

Wasn't Alcibiades a traitor?

[GOPPachyderm]

There is a lot to learn reflected in this article, but in particular the need for statesmen who aren't driven by polls! This statement caught my attention: So the city did not often learn from its mistakes but almost always scared generals into being too cautious or reckless, their decisions based on anticipating what the voters back home might approve on any particular day.

[Eva]

I don't know about a lack of interest, but my husband is beginning to think that I am really wierd, reading about the Peloponesian wars on Friday evening.