Move aside Sparta, there's a new power in town!

'Lords of the Sea: The Epic Story of the Athenian Navy and the Birth of Democracy' by John R. Hale is a historical book that recounts the period from 483-322 BC of Ancient Greece and in particular the navy armada of Athens. We witness the rise and fall of Athenian power via not only sea battles with other empires but the decisions made by it's democratic governments as well as influential politicians, generals, philosophers & artists. 

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(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:48) Themes/Questions
(00:19:29) Author & Extras
(00:25:12) Summary
(00:27:33) Value 4 Value
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