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Epaminondas was a Greek general and statesman of the 4th century BC who transformed the Ancient Greek city-state of Thebes, leading it out of Spartan subjugation into a pre-eminent position in Greek politics called the Theban Hegemony. In the process, he broke Spartan military power with … See more
The life of Epaminondas is very poorly attested in the ancient sources, especially compared to some of his near contemporaries (e.g. Philip II of Macedon and Pelopidas). One principal reason for this is the See more
While pressing forward with the troops at Mantinea, Epaminondas was hit in the chest by a spear (or, in some accounts, a sword or large knife). Cornelius Nepos suggests the Spartans were deliberately aiming at Epaminondas in the hope of killing him, and … See more
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• Diodorus Siculus (1952) [1st century BC]. Diodorus of Sicily in Twelve Volumes (in Greek and English). Vol. 7. Translated by Sherman, Charles L. … See moreBackground
Epaminondas lived at a particularly turbulent point in Greek history. Following its victory in the Peloponnesian War in 404 BC, Sparta had … See moreCharacter
In matters of character, Epaminondas was above reproach in the eyes of the ancient historians who … See more• Anderson, J.K. (1970). Military Theory and Practice in the Age of Xenophon. Berkeley: University of California Press. ISBN 978-0-520-01564-7.
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WebEpaminondas , (born c. 410, Thebes—died 362 bc, Mantineia), Theban statesman, tactician, and leader. He defeated the Spartans at Leuctra in 371, using a new strategy …
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WebSep 6, 2011 · Learn how Epaminondas led a Theban revolution that overthrew the Spartan oligarchy and changed the balance of power in ancient Greece. Discover his military genius, his reforms, and his legacy …
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WebJun 26, 2013 · The victory was achieved through the daring and brilliant pre-meditated tactics of the Theban general Epaminondas who smashed the Spartan hoplites and put to rest the myth of invincibility that Sparta had …
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WebJun 8, 2018 · Epaminondas was a Theban leader who fought against Sparta and revolutionized ancient warfare with his innovative tactics. He also founded the League of …
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WebEpaminondas was a Greek general and statesman of the 4th century BC who transformed the Ancient Greek city-state of Thebes, leading it out of Spartan subjugation into a pre …
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WebEpaminondas. *)epameinw/ndas, ( *)Epaminw/ndas ), the Theban general and statesman, son of Polymnis, was born and reared in poverty, though his blood was noble.
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WebEpaminondas (or Epameinondas, c. 420 - 362 BCE) was a Theban general who famously defeated Sparta at the Battle of Leuctra in 371 BCE. The daring and brilliant pre …
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WebEpaminondas (c. 410-362 B.C.) Theban statesman and military tactician and leader who was largely responsible for breaking the military dominance of Sparta and for altering …
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WebEpaminondas (†362): Theban general, famous for improvements of the phalanx. After the Athenian defeat in the Peloponnesian War, Sparta was the leading power in Greece. Immediately, it started to support the revolt …
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