Description
Set against the twenty-seven-year struggle between Athens and Sparta, this sweeping historical novel brings the Peloponnesian War to life through the eyes of Jason, a former disciple of Socrates and captain of marines. When Jason is called upon to defend Polemides, the man notorious for assassinating the brilliant and controversial Alcibiades, he must confront his own prejudices while untangling the forces of ambition, loyalty, and betrayal that shaped an age. Blending vivid battle scenes with philosophical and political insight, the novel explores the costs of leadership and the devastating consequences of war on individuals and civilizations.
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ebook
Random House Publishing Group
Published Jan 1, 2007
452 pages
ISBN: 9780553904062
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Details
First Published
2000
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Tides of War by Steven Pressfield.