History of Greece, Volume 07 (of 12)

"History of Greece, Volume 07 (of 12)" by George Grote is a comprehensive historical work chronicling ancient Greece, especially spotlighting the Peloponnesian War era, beginning around the Peace of Nikias, and painting a detailed picture of post-war political unrest among Greek city-states and their fragile alliances. It presents the difficulties Sparta faced in managing apprehensive allies, Athens' strategic political plays guided by leaders such as Nikias, and the growing aspirations of Argos to regain dominance in the Peloponnese, setting the scene for further conflict and shifting alliances in this dynamic time of Greek history.