The Struggle for Hegemony in Fourth-Century Greece - Lecture 22

Explore the continuation of Spartan dominance over Greek city-states and the resulting resistance in this lecture from Yale University's Introduction to Ancient Greek History course. Delve into the formation of an alliance between Thebes, Argos, Corinth, and Athens to challenge Sparta's power, leading to the Corinthian War. Examine the war's stalemate outcome and the subsequent Persian intervention resulting in the King's Peace, which emphasized Greek autonomy and dissolved most alliances. Analyze Sparta's persistent tyrannical behavior and its impact on the Greek world. Learn about key events such as the March of the 10,000, the development of Iphicrates's light-armed troops, and Conon's fleet. Gain insights into the complex power dynamics and political maneuvering that shaped fourth-century Greece.