Fall of Athens, The: The Peloponesian War

Synopsis

Extracts from the writings of Thucydides are used to look at the causes and effects of the Peloponesian war. By the late 5th century BC Greece had become crowded with prosperous cities all striving for leadership and arecognition. Greek society at this time was still largely motivated by a warrior code of ethics which saw war as a noble way to settle disputes, and this, combined with a fierce civic pride, was an explosive mixture.

Language

English

Country

Australia

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 80 min.

Year of production

1995

Availability

Sale; 1997 sale: £38.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Uses

Age 13 and up.

Subjects

Classical studies

Keywords

ancient civilisations; Greece - classical; Peloponnesian war; Thucydides

Production Company

Name

Astarte

Distributor

Name

Viewtech Educational Media

Contact

Lynda Morrell

Notes

NB. Viewtech ceased trading in 2014 and the company’s products are no longer in distribution For over 30 years Viewtech distributed programmes from leading specialist educational producers from around the world and since 2002 it included titles previously distributed in the UK by Educational Media Film & Video. The extensive collection covered all subjects within the primary and secondary curriculum and some materials, particularly in the areas of study skills and business, are applicable to further/higher education.