Online Program
Online Lecture: Thucydides' Peloponnesian War and its Modern Significance
Program No. 24664RJ
Join us on Monday, June 5, 2023, at 1 p.m. (ET)/ 10 a.m. (PT) for a one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about Thucydides' account of the Peloponnesian War and its Modern Significance.
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At a Glance
Join historian and former US foreign service officer, Todd Greentree, as he explores the enduring legacy of Thucydides' “History of the Peloponnesian War.” Discover the causes and consequences of the conflict between Athens and Sparta that shook the Hellenic World for 27 years in the 5th century BC. So accurate was Thucydides’ account, that it is possible to follow the war on the ground in Greece today, and so insightful were his interpretations of human nature, that the book is considered the touchstone of modern history and remains a foundational guide to the varying character and unchanging nature of war. Learn how the Founding Fathers took warning from Thucydides' narrative of Athens' fall and democracy's collapse during its Golden Age. Gain insights into how generations have viewed the Peloponnesian War as a paradigm for great power competition, such as during the Cold War, and how Thucydides offers the long view when considering potential conflicts between the United States and China today.
General Notes
Your online lecture will take place live over the course of 1-2 hours. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly. This live online experience uses Zoom Webinar, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. You will receive a confirmation email when you enroll, and a reminder email one week and one day before, as well as the morning of the event with a link and instructions on how to tune in. You will not be pictured on screen during the lecture, but you will have the opportunity to ask the instructor live questions using the Q&A box. Unless otherwise noted, all those who enroll in this program receive access to the live event as well as a recording of the lecture that you can watch any time within the two weeks following the live event.
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