The History Of The Plague Of Athens (1857)

by Thucydides

Book Overview

The History of the Plague of Athens is a historical account of the devastating epidemic that struck Athens in 430 BC, written by the ancient Greek historian Thucydides. The book describes the symptoms of the disease, the social and political impact of the epidemic, and the efforts of the Athenians to cope with the crisis. Thucydides, who himself contracted and survived the plague, provides a detailed and vivid description of the suffering and death...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166286029
• ISBN13: 9781166286026
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"