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How Sparta abused its power and guaranteed its own destruction

Sparta's dominance over Greece during the late 5th and early 4th centuries BCE was one of the most remarkable power shifts in ancient history. After decades of rivalry with Athens, the Spartan military finally achieved victory in the Peloponnesian War, which meant that Sparta held control over much of Greece...

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How Sparta abused its power and guaranteed its own destruction

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    How Sparta abused its power over the other Greeks and guaranteed its own destruction

    How Sparta abused its power over the other Greeks and guaranteed its own destruction

    Sparta's dominance over Greece during the late 5th and early 4th centuries BCE was one of the most remarkable power shifts in ancient history. After …

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