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The Plague Of Athens, Which Happened In The Second Year Of The Peloponnesian War (1709)

The Plague Of Athens, Which Happened In The Second Year Of The Peloponnesian War (1709)

Sprat, Thomas

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ISBN10: 1104663600
ISBN13: 9781104663605
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Jun 13 2009
Pages: 28
Weight: 0.25
Height: 0.08 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Plague of Athens, Which Happened in the Second Year of the Peloponnesian War is a historical account written by Thomas Sprat in 1709. The book details the outbreak of a deadly plague in Athens during the Peloponnesian War in 430 BC. Sprat provides a detailed description of the symptoms of the disease, the impact it had on the Athenian population, and the various attempts made to contain the outbreak. The book also includes a discussion of the social and political implications of the plague, including its impact on the war and the Athenian government. Sprat draws on a variety of ancient sources, including the works of Thucydides, to provide a comprehensive and engaging account of this devastating event in Greek history. Overall, The Plague of Athens is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient history, medicine, or the impact of disease on society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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