The History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides
This book is a historical account of the Peloponnesian War between the city-states of Athens and Sparta in ancient Greece. The author, an Athenian general, provides a detailed narrative of the war, its causes, and its consequences, offering valuable insights into the political and social dynamics of the time. The work is considered a pioneering piece in the field of history due to its rigorous methodology and critical analysis of events.
The 900th greatest book of all time
- Published
- -410
- Nationality
- Greek
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 150,000
- Original Language
- Ancient Greek
- Alternate Titles
- None
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