In Ancient Greece, Athens was known for its philosophers, scientists, and theorists of democracy. Sparta was known for its military prowess, its bravery and its ability to defend itself against ...

“There is Athens and Sparta. Athens for peace and Sparta for wartime. Israel has been at war for 60 years, but is is still not Sparta, it is Athens. This is great, this is amazing.” ...

The Peloponnesian War: Athens, Sparta and the Struggle for Greece Nigel Bagnall, . . St. Martin's, $27.95 (318pp) ISBN 978-0-312-34215-9 ...