The Capture Of Sphacteria: Book Four, Chapter One To Forty-One (1881)

By Thucydides

Book Overview

The Capture of Sphacteria is a historical book written by the ancient Greek historian Thucydides. It is the fourth book of his work, The History of the Peloponnesian War, which chronicles the war between Athens and Sparta in the 5th century BC.The book covers the events leading up to and including the capture of the island of Sphacteria by the Athenians. The island was strategically important, as it guarded the entrance to the bay of Pylos, where the Athenians had established a naval base.The first part of the book describes the Spartan attempt to retake the island, which ultimately fails due to the superior tactics and bravery of the Athenians. The second part of the book focuses on the siege of the island, during which the Athenians use innovative tactics to overcome the Spartan defenses.Thucydides provides detailed descriptions of the battles and the strategies employed by both sides, as well as the political and social context of the conflict. He also offers insights into the psychology of the soldiers and the leaders, and the impact of the war on the Greek city-states.Overall, The Capture of Sphacteria is a valuable historical document that provides a vivid account of a pivotal moment in ancient Greek history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may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: 1165763621
• ISBN13: 9781165763627
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"