Pyrrhus 3: Battle for Greece
Pyrrhus made his mark by cultivating an almost maniacal focus on winning in battle - he had a lust for combat. In doing so, he won for himself long lasting glory. Pyrrhus’ contemporaries and many generations after, seem to agree that Pyrrhus was the greatest commander of his day. But what was the cost? And was it worth it? Key takeaways: On today’s podcast: Pyrrhus’ whirlwind Sicilian expedition Fabricius’ revenge Pyrrhus vs Antigonus The Siege of Sparta The Battle for Argos
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My name is Alex Petkas, and in The Cost of Glory, I present you with the best stories, analyses and takeaways, from the greatest and most influential figures from Greco-Roman antiquity.