Thukydides

By Thucydides

Book Overview

Thucydides (1897) is a historical account of the Peloponnesian War written by the ancient Greek historian Thucydides. The book covers the events leading up to the war, the war itself, and its aftermath. Thucydides provides a detailed analysis of the political and military strategies employed by both the Athenians and the Spartans, as well as their respective allies. He also explores the causes of the war, including the rise of Athenian power and the growing tensions between Athens and Sparta. Thucydides' account is known for its objectivity and attention to detail, and has been studied by historians and military strategists for centuries. This edition of Thucydides' work includes notes and commentary to aid in understanding the text.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: 1437353010
• ISBN13: 9781437353013
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"