Thucydides Mythistoricus

by Francis Macdonald Cornford and F M Cornford

Book Overview

Thucydides Mythistoricus is a book written by Francis MacDonald Cornford that examines the work of the ancient Greek historian Thucydides. Thucydides is known for his account of the Peloponnesian War, which took place in the 5th century BCE. Cornford argues that Thucydides was not simply a chronicler of events, but also a myth-maker who used his writing to shape the narrative of the war and its aftermath. Cornford analyzes Thucydides' use of language,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162633328
• ISBN13: 9781162633329
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"