Ancient History Competition 12
Manolis is lamenting the easiness of this question. Do not let him down!
He was a very good Athenian general. But Thucydides says of him that “he was given to divination a bit too much”. Who was he?
Love of History | Ancient History Competition 12
Dr. Constantina Katsari is a comparative historian that specialises on ancient and modern history. She looks at current events with a critical eye and brings forward direct comparisons with similar historical events.
I lament with Manolis…
Nicias
Nicias’ unfortunate habit led the Athenian expedition against Syracuse to disaster, when an untimely eclipse caused Nicias to delay the Athenian retreat, thus allowing them to be wiped out.
Good One Gary! That was exceptionally fast!