1. Poleis of the Lakedaimonians -- 2. The influence of the sea -- 3. Imperial envy -- 4. Alliances and conflicts -- 5. The privileges -- 6. A vain ransom -- 7. Masters from the West -- 8. The Castle of Violets -- 9. 'Questa capitale guasta' -- 10. The fatal surrender -- 11. Snuggles for independence -- 12. The 'kastron' and its territory -- I. General -- II. The bridge and the port -- III. The Upper City -- IV. The Lower City and other areas -- V. The territory.