The Landmark Thucydides by Thucydides
A Comprehensive Guide to the Peloponnesian War
This comprehensive edition offers a detailed and accessible translation of the ancient historian's account of the Peloponnesian War, a protracted and complex conflict between Athens and Sparta in the 5th century BCE. The narrative is enriched with extensive annotations, maps, and scholarly essays that provide context and analysis, making the historical events and Thucydides' insights into power, politics, and human nature more understandable to modern readers. The work is a profound exploration of the interplay between democracy and imperialism, the nature of leadership, and the enduring impact of war on society.
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- Greek
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- Pages
- 700-800
- Original Language
- Ancient greek
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