The Eighth Book Of Thucydides' History

By Θουκυδίδης and Thucydides

Book Overview

The Eighth Book of Thucydides' History is a historical account of the Peloponnesian War, written by the ancient Greek historian Thucydides. This book covers the period between 413 and 411 BCE, focusing on the events that occurred in the Aegean and the eastern Mediterranean. Thucydides provides detailed descriptions of the military campaigns, battles, and political developments during this period, including the Athenian expedition to Sicily and the revolt of the Ionian cities against Athens. The book also includes speeches delivered by key figures, such as Alcibiades and Nicias, which reveal their political and military strategies. Thucydides' writing style is characterized by its objectivity and attention to detail, making this book a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient Greek history. This edition of the book was first published in 1893 and includes a translation by Richard Crawley.With Notes And Introduction.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: 1104387522
• ISBN13: 9781104387525
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"