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Thukydides (1897)

Thukydides (1897)

Classen, J.
Thucydides

Paperback

Ancient GreeceFiction AnthologiesInternational Relations

ISBN10: 1165163896
ISBN13: 9781165163892
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 478
Weight: 1.40
Height: 0.96 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Thucydides is a historical account of the Peloponnesian War, written by the ancient Greek historian Thucydides. The book was first published in 1897 and has since become a classic work of history. Thucydides was an Athenian general who lived during the fifth century BCE and witnessed the war firsthand. His account is considered one of the most accurate and insightful depictions of ancient Greek warfare and politics. The book covers the period from the beginning of the war in 431 BCE to the Athenian defeat in 404 BCE. Thucydides provides detailed descriptions of the major battles and political events of the war, as well as the social and economic factors that contributed to its outcome. He also offers his own analysis of the causes and consequences of the war, and reflects on the nature of power and human behavior. Thucydides' writing style is concise and objective, and his work has been praised for its clarity and impartiality. The book remains a valuable resource for historians and students of ancient Greece, as well as a compelling read for anyone interested in military history and political philosophy.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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