The deaths of Cleon and Brasidas, together with the imminent expiration of the Argive peace, as well as the Athenian occupation of Cythera, which provides a base for deserting helots, …
The Corinthian War might well have ended following the decisive Athenian victory off Cnidus, especially since Sparta faces a renewed helot threat as a result of the occupation by Pharnabazus and Conon of the island of Cythera.
