Description
Thucydides' seminal work offers a gripping, firsthand account of the brutal conflict that reshaped the ancient Greek world. This meticulous history chronicles the epic struggle between Athens and Sparta, detailing the political machinations, military strategies, and devastating human cost of the 27-year war. Renowned for its analytical rigor and commitment to factual accuracy, the narrative explores timeless themes of power, ambition, and the cyclical nature of conflict. It remains an indispensable study of warfare and statesmanship, providing profound insights that resonate across millennia.
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paperback
Penguin Classics
Published Sep 30, 1954
ISBN: 9780140440393
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Details
First Published
1954
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides.