Il tramonto di una civiltà, vol. 2 (di 2) : $b O la fine della Grecia antica

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Il tramonto di una civiltà, vol. 2 (di 2) : $b O la fine della Grecia antica

by Corrado Barbagallo

IT·~4 hours·7 chapters

Chapters

7 total
1

IL TRAMONTO DI UNA CIVILTÀ VOLUME SECONDO

0:51
2

CAPITOLO PRIMO. LA GUERRA

1:46:28
3

CAPITOLO SECONDO. IL RIVOLGIMENTO ECONOMICO DEL MONDO ANTICO

35:52
4

CAPITOLO TERZO. LA CONQUISTA ROMANA

1:20:47
5

CAPITOLO QUARTO. FINIS GRAECIAE

24:26
6

INDICE ANALITICO-ALFABETICO

33:48
7

SOMMARIO DEL VOLUME SECONDO.

1:22

Description

The book opens a wide‑angle inquiry into why the glittering powers of Sparta, Athens and the Thessalian leagues slipped from dominance into subjugation. It argues that endless conflict was not merely a backdrop but a corrosive force that reshaped politics, economics and social cohesion, turning a once‑vibrant civilization into a landscape of perpetual alarm. By tracing the chain of wars—from the legendary Trojan siege to the relentless struggle against Persia and the internecine battles of the Peloponnesian period—the narrative seeks the deeper, systemic causes behind the collapse rather than a simple list of events.

Using a blend of ancient testimonies and modern scholarship, the author weaves a clear, engaging portrait of a world where alliances shifted as quickly as swords clashed. Listeners will discover how recurring militarism, rival ambitions and fragile institutions set the stage for the eventual downfall, offering insight that resonates far beyond antiquity. The tone remains scholarly yet approachable, inviting anyone curious about the forces that can undo even the greatest societies.

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it

Duration

~4 hours (272K characters)

Release date

2024-05-04

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Corrado Barbagallo

Corrado Barbagallo

1877–1952

A sharp, wide-ranging Italian historian, he moved from classical antiquity to modern history while keeping a strong interest in the social forces behind political change. He is especially remembered for founding and directing the influential journal Nuova Rivista Storica.

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