Corinthian War
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The Corinthian War, fought from 395 to 386 BCE, was a significant conflict in ancient Greek history. It involved a coalition of Athens, Boeotia, Corinth, and Argos against Sparta. The war primarily took place on Corinthian territory, hence its name.1
The conflict arose from Spartan policies following their victory in the Peloponnesian War. Tensions were exacerbated by Spartan military operations in Asia Minor and interference in Corinth's colony of Syracuse. The war saw shifting alliances, including Persian support initially favoring Athens and later switching to Sparta. Ultimately, Sparta emerged victorious, re-establishing its dominance with Persian backing.1
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Agesilaus II…Corinth engaged Sparta in the Corinthian War (395–387). Agesilaus was recalled to fight in Greece (394), but he had been unable to prevent the formation of the huge Persian fleet that, after his departure, overwhelmingly defeated the Spartan navy at Cnidus. The Spartan king scored a minor victory over the…
Read More…Corinth engaged Sparta in the Corinthian War (395–387). Agesilaus was recalled to fight in Greece (394), but he had been unable to prevent the formation of the huge Persian fleet that, after his departure, overwhelmingly defeated the Spartan navy at Cnidus. The Spartan king scored a minor victory over the…
Read More- Andocides
In 392, during the Corinthian War, he went with three colleagues to negotiate peace with Sparta, but Athens rejected the terms and exiled the ambassadors. Although an unsuccessful politician, Andocides had a gift for vivid narrative. Three of his speeches survive: “On His Return”; “On the Mysteries,” his defense…
Read MoreIn 392, during the Corinthian War, he went with three colleagues to negotiate peace with Sparta, but Athens rejected the terms and exiled the ambassadors. Although an unsuccessful politician, Andocides had a gift for vivid narrative. Three of his speeches survive: “On His Return”; “On the Mysteries,” his defense…
Read More - Callias
In 390, during the Corinthian War (Sparta versus Athens and her allies, 395–387), he commanded the heavy infantry that helped Iphicrates annihilate a Spartan regiment near Corinth. In 371, Callias headed an embassy to Sparta that was credited with devising a treaty to end a seven-year war between Sparta…
Read MoreIn 390, during the Corinthian War (Sparta versus Athens and her allies, 395–387), he commanded the heavy infantry that helped Iphicrates annihilate a Spartan regiment near Corinth. In 371, Callias headed an embassy to Sparta that was credited with devising a treaty to end a seven-year war between Sparta…
Read More - Evagoras
…the early years of the Corinthian War (395–387) against Sparta. He participated, along with the Persian fleet, in the naval victory over Sparta off Cnidus (394), but from 391 Evagoras and the Persians were virtually at war. Aided by the Athenians and the Egyptians, Evagoras extended his rule over the…
Read More…the early years of the Corinthian War (395–387) against Sparta. He participated, along with the Persian fleet, in the naval victory over Sparta off Cnidus (394), but from 391 Evagoras and the Persians were virtually at war. Aided by the Athenians and the Egyptians, Evagoras extended his rule over the…
Read More - Iphicrates
…his peltasts skillfully in the Corinthian War (395–387), nearly annihilating a battalion of Spartan hoplites near Corinth in 390. After the war he served the Persians as a mercenary commander, then returned to Athens. His expedition (373) to relieve Corcyra of a Spartan siege was successful, but he failed in…
Read More…his peltasts skillfully in the Corinthian War (395–387), nearly annihilating a battalion of Spartan hoplites near Corinth in 390. After the war he served the Persians as a mercenary commander, then returned to Athens. His expedition (373) to relieve Corcyra of a Spartan siege was successful, but he failed in…
Read More - Lysander
At the outbreak of the Corinthian War (395–387), Lysander led an army of Sparta’s northern allies into Boeotia and was killed while attacking Haliartus.
Read MoreAt the outbreak of the Corinthian War (395–387), Lysander led an army of Sparta’s northern allies into Boeotia and was killed while attacking Haliartus.
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