The Peloponnesian War weakened Greece and paved the way for Macedonian conquest from "summary" of The Life of Greece by Will Durant
The Peloponnesian War, fought between Athens and Sparta, was a brutal conflict that drained the resources and manpower of both city-states. Lasting for nearly three decades, from 431 to 404 BC, the war left Greece divided and weakened, with many cities in ruins and populations decimated. The once proud and powerful Greek city-states were now vulnerable and exposed to external threats. The war also sowed the seeds of distrust and animosity among the Greek city-states, as each side had committed atrocities and betrayed former allies in pursuit of victory. The balance of power in Greece had shifted, with Sparta emerging as the dominant force in the region. However, this dominance was short-lived, as Sparta lacked the resources and vision to unite Greece under its leadership. The Macedonians, under the leadership of Philip II, saw an opportunity to exploit the divisions and weaknesses of the Greek city-states. Philip II was a shrewd and ambitious ruler who recognized the strategic importance of a united Greece under Macedoni...
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