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The Entr’acte

The Entr’acte. The period of changing alliances. By Glenn Svarcas , Reece Little and Billy L oiterton. What happened?. There was a peace treaty occurring between Athens and some of Sparta’s former allies, however some countries wouldn’t ratify the treaty.

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The Entr’acte

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  1. The Entr’acte The period of changing alliances By Glenn Svarcas, Reece Little and Billy Loiterton

  2. What happened? • There was a peace treaty occurring between Athens and some of Sparta’s former allies, however some countries wouldn’t ratify the treaty. • Sparta jumped in and sealed a treaty between them and Athens. • This was mostly out of fear due to Sparta’s former allies deserting them.

  3. Who was involved? • Sparta and Athens were the main cities involved however, Corinth, Megara, Boeotia, Elis and Mantinea were also involved as they were originally being set up with Athens to form an alliance, however these cities wouldn’t ratify the treaty.

  4. Where did it happen? • It occurred in the Greek peninsula.

  5. Why did it happen? • Sparta’s allies felt the power slipping from Sparta’s hands and didn’t feel safe with them as their leader. They planned to ally with Athens, Sparta’s enemy. • However while they were a bit hesitant Sparta learned of this betrayal and managed to sign a treaty with Athens and the alliance was made.

  6. Thucydides • Ancient historian who looked at the war just a few years after it happened therefore giving valuable insight into what happened.

  7. Terms, according to Thucydides • Must be allied for 50 years. • If any enemy invades Sparta or Athens then the ally must help defend according to their power, if the enemy has left then both must declare war and shall not make peace without the other • If anything is to be added or taken away it must affect the same on the other. • A pillar must be set up in each city near an important God to signify the importance of the alliance.

  8. Alcibiades • Senator who is important during this stage of the war. He is unsure of the alliance between Athens and Sparta. But doesn’t trust Sparta’s former allies.

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