Spartan hegemony challenged from "summary" of The History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides
After the defeat of the Athenians in Sicily, the balance of power shifted in the Peloponnesian War. The Spartans, who had previously been dominant, now faced challenges to their hegemony. The defeat of the Athenians had weakened their position, but it also emboldened other cities to challenge Spartan authority. The most significant challenge came from the Thebans, who had long been a thorn in the side of the Spartans. The Thebans, led by their general Epaminondas, began to assert themselves more aggressively in the region. They formed alliances with other cities and worked to build a coalition against Spartan power. The Thebans were not alone in their opposition to Spartan hegemony. The Corinthians, long-time rivals of the Spartans, also sought to undermine their power. They too formed alliances with other cities and worked to weaken Spartan influence. As the Spartans faced increasing challenges to their hegemony, they found themselves stretched thin. ...
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