Thucydides
The Peloponnesian War (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780192821911
- author:
- Thucydides
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 768
- Dimensions:
- 19.3 x 12.7 x 3.81 centimetres (
- Genre:
- BCE to c 500 CE
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Thucydides' history of the Peloponnesian War is a seminal work of ancient Greek literature, offering a profound analysis of the nature of power and its impact on states and individuals. Written by a participant in the war, Thucydides brings a unique perspective to the conflict between Athens and Sparta, which lasted for twenty-seven years from 431 to 404 BC. This new edition combines a masterful translation with comprehensive supporting material, providing a wealth of information for those seeking to understand this pivotal moment in Greek history. The work has had a lasting influence on Western thought, with Thucydides' prose writers having more impact than all but a few other ancient authors.
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