CLCV 205: Introduction to Ancient Greek History
Lecture 23 - Twilight of the Polis. In this lecture, Professor Kagan describes the growth of a new power: Thebes. Under the leadership of Epaminondas and Pelopidas, Thebes grows into a major power among the Greek cities. In fact, the Thebans even rout the Spartans in a standard hoplite battle in the battle of Leuctra. Finally, Professor Kagan points out that by the time of Theban hegemony, the Greek world had experienced so many wars and conflicts that it opened the door to a powerful leader: Philip of Macedon. (from oyc.yale.edu)
| Lecture 23 - Twilight of the Polis |
| Time | Lecture Chapters |
| [00:00:00] | 1. The Rise of Theban Hegemony |
| [00:14:42] | 2. The 375 Peace Proposal |
| [00:21:29] | 3. Fighting Resumes; The Sacred Band of Thebes and the Battle of Leuctra |
| [00:39:18] | 4. The End of Spartan Supremacy and Thebes's Growth |
| [00:50:01] | 5. The Great Invasion |
| References |
| Lecture 23 - Twilight of the Polis Instructor: Professor Donald Kagan. Twilight of the Polis [PDF]. Transcript [html]. Audio [mp3]. Download Video [mov]. |
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