01-29-2011, 12:31 AM
The battle was the culmination of Spartan/persian combined action against Alexander's line of supply. Initially the focus of the conflict was in Crete,and probably Agis recruited heavily there. The persian side evaporated with the loss of the Persian coast, but by then the Spartans held sway in the peloponnese and probably much of Crete.
Had the Spartans won, things would have gotten very hot for Alexander, but even if those poleis that were reluctant to join the revolt, like Athens, now did so, its hard to imagine that the coalition would have the political will to stay united long enough to do much. It would be interesting to see how Alexander reacted though.
I have a file of papers on the revolt and Agis because I plan on writing an article at some point. Contact me if you'd like them.
Had the Spartans won, things would have gotten very hot for Alexander, but even if those poleis that were reluctant to join the revolt, like Athens, now did so, its hard to imagine that the coalition would have the political will to stay united long enough to do much. It would be interesting to see how Alexander reacted though.
I have a file of papers on the revolt and Agis because I plan on writing an article at some point. Contact me if you'd like them.
Paul M. Bardunias
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A Spartan, being asked a question, answered "No." And when the questioner said, "You lie," the Spartan said, "You see, then, that it is stupid of you to ask questions to which you already know the answer!"
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A Spartan, being asked a question, answered "No." And when the questioner said, "You lie," the Spartan said, "You see, then, that it is stupid of you to ask questions to which you already know the answer!"
