The 'Peace of Nicias' (421 BCE) was intended to last fifty years but was compromised largely due to the ambitions of which Athenian politician?
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Correct answer: Alcibiades
Alcibiades was a charismatic but controversial leader who advocated for the resumption of hostilities. He was the primary driver behind the disastrous Sicilian Expedition, which shattered the fragile peace.
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