“Comparison of Greek Classical and Dark Ages”
Throughout history there have been many speculations about social classes, the development of societies and the overall welfare of countries and their success. But one of the most prominent topics of modern day countries that is closely evaluated is how countries in ancient periods interacted with each other. It has been speculated that the relations between Classical Greece and the Greek Dark Ages were nearly identical specific ways.The Greek city-states in classical and dark age times both had the same warfare tactics, political pyramid and negotiation skills. This is considered a very important topic because by studying how ancient countries interacted you can determine what was successful or unsuccessful and learn from their mistakes. Homer created one of the two most important epics in Greek literature called, “The Iliad”. The setting for “The Iliad” was 1250 B.C.E. …show more content…
This story is showing dialogue between Melians and Athenians. This story comes about because the Melians were trying to stay independent whereas the Athenians were trying to force them into an alliance. Athenians sent generals in order to talk sense into the Melians. (The Melian Dialogue, page 1) From the story Thucydides seems to portray the Athenians, specifically military leaders, as being overbearing and aggressive. This also indicates how Thucydides felt the Greek leaders viewed their ideals. Thucydides felt that Greek leaders had a strong sense of power thinking they could do whatever they wanted. They felt that rules did not apply to them and could break them without any repercussions. This information was actually true, the only repercussions leaders would have is people who felt wronged by the act. In this specific story the defendants were the Melians. (The Melian Dialogue, page 1) Thucydides describes the Melians as being innocent and
Throughout history there have been many speculations about social classes, the development of societies and the overall welfare of countries and their success. But one of the most prominent topics of modern day countries that is closely evaluated is how countries in ancient periods interacted with each other. It has been speculated that the relations between Classical Greece and the Greek Dark Ages were nearly identical specific ways.The Greek city-states in classical and dark age times both had the same warfare tactics, political pyramid and negotiation skills. This is considered a very important topic because by studying how ancient countries interacted you can determine what was successful or unsuccessful and learn from their mistakes. Homer created one of the two most important epics in Greek literature called, “The Iliad”. The setting for “The Iliad” was 1250 B.C.E. …show more content…
This story is showing dialogue between Melians and Athenians. This story comes about because the Melians were trying to stay independent whereas the Athenians were trying to force them into an alliance. Athenians sent generals in order to talk sense into the Melians. (The Melian Dialogue, page 1) From the story Thucydides seems to portray the Athenians, specifically military leaders, as being overbearing and aggressive. This also indicates how Thucydides felt the Greek leaders viewed their ideals. Thucydides felt that Greek leaders had a strong sense of power thinking they could do whatever they wanted. They felt that rules did not apply to them and could break them without any repercussions. This information was actually true, the only repercussions leaders would have is people who felt wronged by the act. In this specific story the defendants were the Melians. (The Melian Dialogue, page 1) Thucydides describes the Melians as being innocent and