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The Greek Wars

George Cockwell
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Hardcore HistoryFeb 29, 2000
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“Historian George Cockwell entitled his whole book, The Greek Wars, instead of the Persian Wars, because the Persian Wars makes it sound, you know, like the Greeks are talking about it.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Persian Wars and Greek city-states
For: Historians and enthusiasts of ancient Greek history
Key quote: “Historian George Cockwell entitled his whole book, The Greek Wars, instead of the Persian Wars, because the Persian Wars makes it sound, you know, like the Greeks are talking about it, because to them, that's what this was.”
The host discusses the significance of the Greek city-states' interactions with Persia, emphasizing how Athenian democracy and the threat from Persia shaped their political landscape. The mention of 'The Greek Wars' by George Cockwell highlights the perspective that these conflicts were primarily about Greek agency rather than merely Persian aggression.