What was the Corcyrean revolution?

The revolution began when Corinth, an ally of Sparta, released Corcyraean prisoners with the promise that the former prisoners would work to convince Corcyra to abandon its ally Athens and join the Peloponnesian side.

What are two major themes in the famous Civil War in Corcyra 427 BCE?

The civil war (stasis) of 427 BCE in Corcyra was particularly bitter, with two main factions – democratic and oligarchic – committing atrocities and the citizens of Corcyra, thereafter, gained a reputation for being quarrelsome independents.

Why did Corinth and Corcyra fight?

Corinth had been in dispute with Corcyra, an old Corinthian colony which no longer wanted to remain under Corinthian influence (see Affair of Epidamnus for background). Corcyra, which had the second largest navy in Greece at the time, allied itself with Athens, an enemy of Corinth (as Corinth was allied with Sparta).

How did the First Peloponnesian War end?

The First Peloponnesian War ended in an arrangement between Sparta and Athens, which was ratified by the Thirty Years’ Peace (winter of 446–445 BC). According to the provisions of this peace treaty, both sides maintained the main parts of their empires.

What happens to the Athenians after the end of the war?

After the Peloponnesian War, the Spartans set up an oligarchy in Athens, which was called the Thirty. It was short-lived, and democracy was restored. And due to an ill-conceived Spartan foreign policy, Athens was able to recover.

What does Corcyra want from an alliance with Athens?

Corcyra would be indebted to Athens and thus extremely loyal. Although they had been neutral, the Corcyraeans insisted that they could be trusted as new partners. An alliance would not break the Thirty Years Peace Treaty, since Corcyra was a neutral city-state and thus had the right to join an alliance of its choice.

Why did the Corinthian war happen?

The war was caused by dissatisfaction with Spartan imperialism in the aftermath of the Peloponnesian War (431–404 BC), both from Athens, the defeated side in that conflict, and from Sparta’s former allies, Corinth and Thebes, who had not been properly rewarded.

Why did Athens side with Corcyra?

Athens would enhance its reputation as a reliable partner upon which other states could rest their security. Corcyra would be indebted to Athens and thus extremely loyal. Although they had been neutral, the Corcyraeans insisted that they could be trusted as new partners.