Peloponnesian War (jan 6, 431 BC – dec 26, 404 BC)
Description:
A war between Sparta and Athens where the victorious Spartans installed "Thirty Tyrants" to rule Athens, crushing the democracy of Athens. During the long war, a plague had broken out in Athens, killing 1/4 of the Athenian population, including their beloved Pericles.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 6, 431 BC
dec 26, 404 BC
~ 26 years