Thucydides: The Peloponnesian War Book II
| AUTHOR | Thucydides 431 Bc; Thucydides 431 Bc; Thucydides 431 Bc et al. |
| PUBLISHER | Cambridge University Press (03/30/1989) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
The second book of Thucydides is of particular interest because it contains important sections on the funeral oration, the account of the plague at Athens and the obituary of Pericles. His exceptionally complex structure and techniques make Thucydides one of the most difficult as well as one of the most profound of ancient historians. Professor Rusten aims to assist students at all levels in learning to read Thucydides. The text, in Greek, is supported by a valuable introduction and commentary in English. In his commentary, Rusten scrutinizes the historical, literary, and philosophical aspects. The introduction surveys biographical interpretations of the text, suggests a new approach to fictive elements in the speeches, and sketches the main features of Thucydidean style.
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ISBN-13:
9780521339292
ISBN-10:
0521339294
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
Greek, Modern (after 1453)
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Page Count:
276
Carton Quantity:
32
Product Dimensions:
5.08 x 0.68 x 7.96 inches
Weight:
0.67 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Maps,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
History | Ancient - Greece
History | General
History | Wars & Conflicts - General
Dewey Decimal:
938.05
Library of Congress Control Number:
88002897
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The second book of Thucydides is of particular interest because it contains important sections on the funeral oration, the account of the plague at Athens and the obituary of Pericles. His exceptionally complex structure and techniques make Thucydides one of the most difficult as well as one of the most profound of ancient historians. Professor Rusten aims to assist students at all levels in learning to read Thucydides. The text, in Greek, is supported by a valuable introduction and commentary in English. In his commentary, Rusten scrutinizes the historical, literary, and philosophical aspects. The introduction surveys biographical interpretations of the text, suggests a new approach to fictive elements in the speeches, and sketches the main features of Thucydidean style.
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