ecb speech, 2023-10-25
On the antipode, ancient Greece can also teach us lessons to be avoided: in particular, how the lack of unity, or division and rivalry, which was the case between ancient city-states, can bring about a devastating conflict such as the Peloponnesian War, which crippled Greek military strength, bringing the most culturally advanced Greek city-state, Athens, into decline.
Sentiment: neutral
Topic: governance