Corinthian War breaks out from "summary" of The History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides
The Corinthians, feeling aggrieved by the Athenians and their allies, sought to incite Sparta to war. They argued that Athens had violated the terms of the Thirty Years' Peace by not respecting the autonomy of Potidaea. Sparta, always wary of Athenian power, agreed to support Corinth and declared war on Athens. This marked the beginning of what would come to be known as the Corinthian War. The conflict quickly spread throughout the Greek world, drawing in various city-states and alliances. The Athenians, for their part, were faced with enemies on multiple fronts - in addition to the Spartans, they had to contend with rebellions within their own empire. The Corinthian War was marked by shifting alliances and betrayals, as city-states sought to advance their own interests in the chaos. The Athenians, despite their naval power, found themselves struggling on land against the Spartans and their allies. Meanwhile, the Persians saw an opportunity to weaken their Greek rivals and offered support to Sparta.- Both sides suffered heavy losses. The Athenians, in particular, faced economic hardship and internal strife. The conflict ultimately ended inconclusively, with neither side able to claim a decisive victory. The Corinthian War would have far-reaching consequences for the Greek world, setting the stage for further conflicts and the eventual decline of Athenian power.
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