The History Of The War Between The Peloponnesians And Athenians By Thucydides, Books 3-4 (1891)

By Thucydides

Book Overview

The History Of The War Between The Peloponnesians And Athenians By Thucydides, Books 3-4 (1891) is a historical account written by the ancient Greek historian Thucydides. The book covers the third and fourth years of the Peloponnesian War, which was fought between Athens and Sparta in the 5th century BC. Thucydides was an eyewitness to many of the events he describes in the book, and his writing is considered to be one of the most accurate and detailed accounts of ancient Greek history. The book covers a wide range of topics, including military strategy, political maneuvering, and the social and economic impact of the war on the people of Athens and Sparta.The third year of the war saw a number of significant battles, including the Battle of Pylos, which resulted in a major Athenian victory. Thucydides describes the strategies and tactics used by both sides in these battles, as well as the political developments that led up to them.In the fourth year of the war, the focus shifts to the island of Sicily, where Athens attempted to expand its empire by invading Syracuse. Thucydides provides a detailed account of the military campaign, including the naval battles and sieges that took place.Overall, The History Of The War Between The Peloponnesians And Athenians By Thucydides, Books 3-4 (1891) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history or military strategy. Thucydides' detailed and objective writing style provides a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in the history of Western civilization.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120035384
• ISBN13: 9781120035387
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Quite fascinating, but it needed time to trudge through.

When you buy by the volume, be sure they are the same set. I once was in the U.S. Army. As part of our job, we were always encouraged to study history to see how people thought and how wars were executed. No war is ever the same, so what we are reading to learn is the why. There are also how people responded to different tactics and strategies. I found this easy to read as the translation made it appear like we were reading today’s news. Not just the actions but the politics of the time. There are great descriptions of the time and place. The only thing that is missing is visual maps to put the places in perspective. Luckily, you can get maps of the time off the net as a supplement. There is enough detail that it may require a second reading after you have digested the first. I am also looking for some good books to tell me what I would have noticed in this book. Be aware that translation is also very important, and you may want to read some different translations to get a better picture of the war.