Tides of War: A Novel of Alcibiades and the Peloponnesian War
Who is Nicias from Tides of War: A Novel of Alcibiades and the Peloponnesian War and what is their importance?
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Nicias is an experienced Athenian general. He disapproves of the Sicilian campaign, but none-the-less, finds himself in charge of it. His mistakes and lack of enthusiasm are largely responsible for the Athenian defeat. Nicias is killed in Sicily.
Tides of War: A Novel of Alcibiades and the Peloponnesian War