Battle of Leuctra

History Professor Bob Packett discusses the watershed Battle of Leuctra, 371 BC, in which the Thebans, under Epaminondas, defeated the Spartans. "History According to Bob" is a daily podcast from Professor Bob, of Maple Woods Community College, Kansas City MO, who loves to tell stories of the real people behind the often sterile descriptions found in history texts. His conversational style, filled with anecdotes, quips and humor, will bring to life the characters of history. Now, through the technology of podcasting, you can also enjoy what Professor Bob's students have been enjoying for years -- history that comes alive.