For Thucydides, what was the meaning of the Peloponnesian conflict?

a. History was a contest for power, and the Peloponnesian conflict a case study of its abuse and the dire consequences of bad policies.
b. Athens was the greatest power in Greece and lost the war only due to Spartan treachery in turning to Persia for help.
c. History is a contest for economic dominance, and the Peloponnesian conflict a case study in the consequences of excessive squandering of wealth on luxury.
d. Athens should have followed the example of Thebes, focused on building her naval empire, and not become involved in Greek politics after the victory over Persia.


a. History was a contest for power, and the Peloponnesian conflict a case study of its abuse and the dire consequences of bad policies.

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