An Analysis of the Problem of Plague in Peloponnesian War

Peloponnesian War is a turning point for the fate and development of Athens.The outbreak and popularity of plague in Athens made Athens alliance disadvantageous at the earlier stage of the war,which indirectly led to the decline of Athens.An analysis of the impact of the plague on Peloponnesian War,the military and the society of Athens will deepen our understanding of the role of plague in Athens history.