Abstract
This paper examines the Spartan general Brasidas' speech at Acanthus, a subject of Athens, in 424 b.c.e. (Thuc. 4.84–87). Brasidas presents himself as Acanthus' liberator while simultaneously threatening the city with military action. While many see Brasidas as a cynical agent of imperialism, his speech can best be understood in light of the concept of eunoia, or goodwill. Rousseau's ideas of the General Will and forced freedom shed further light on Brasidas' rhetoric and actions.
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