History of Greece, Volume 10 (of 12)

"History of Greece, Volume 10 (of 12)" by George Grote is a historical book that explores a time when Greek states struggled with each other and outside powers like Persia. It covers the period of the Syracusan tyrant Dionysius. A key event the book looks into is the Peace of Antalkidas showing how Sparta went from leading Greece to being controlled by Persia. The book shows how the ambitions of different Greek states, like Sparta and Athens, led to Greece becoming weaker and easier to control by foreign powers. It shows instances of betrayal and compromise that shaped this era.