The Peloponnesian War, lasting from 431 to 404 bce, was a conflict between ancient Greeceās two leading city-states, Athens and Sparta. Each stood at the head of alliances that, between them, included nearly every Greek city-state: Athens led the Delian League, while Sparta headed the Peloponnesian League. The war occurred at the height of Athenian influence during the Classical period and ended with the defeat of Athens.
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