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Thucydidis Historia Belli Peloponnesiaci, Volume 2

AUTHOR Thucydides
PUBLISHER Nabu Press (01/01/2010)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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Thucydidis Historia Belli Peloponnesiaci, Volume 2 offers a detailed account of the Peloponnesian War, a pivotal conflict in ancient Greek history. Written by Thucydides, an Athenian historian and general who lived during the war, this work is celebrated for its rigorous methodology and insightful analysis of political and military events. Thucydides' narrative explores the complex dynamics between Athens and Sparta, the key players in this protracted struggle, providing valuable insights into the strategies, alliances, and societal impacts of the war.

This volume continues Thucydides' comprehensive examination, making it an essential resource for scholars and anyone interested in classical history, military strategy, and the enduring lessons of ancient Greece. Presented in Greek, this edition allows readers to engage directly with the original text, experiencing the narrative as Thucydides intended.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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ISBN-13: 9781141975822
ISBN-10: 1141975823
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: Greek, Modern (after 1453)
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Page Count: 316
Carton Quantity: 13
Product Dimensions: 7.44 x 0.66 x 9.69 inches
Weight: 1.25 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
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Thucydidis Historia Belli Peloponnesiaci, Volume 2 offers a detailed account of the Peloponnesian War, a pivotal conflict in ancient Greek history. Written by Thucydides, an Athenian historian and general who lived during the war, this work is celebrated for its rigorous methodology and insightful analysis of political and military events. Thucydides' narrative explores the complex dynamics between Athens and Sparta, the key players in this protracted struggle, providing valuable insights into the strategies, alliances, and societal impacts of the war.

This volume continues Thucydides' comprehensive examination, making it an essential resource for scholars and anyone interested in classical history, military strategy, and the enduring lessons of ancient Greece. Presented in Greek, this edition allows readers to engage directly with the original text, experiencing the narrative as Thucydides intended.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Author: Thucydides
Thucydides (c. 460 BC400 BC) was a general who was exiled for his failure to defend the Greek city of Amphipolis in Thrace. During his exile, he began compiling histories and accounts of the war from various participants.Rex Warner was a Professor of the University of Connecticut from 1964 until his retirement in He was born in 1905 and went to Wadham College, Oxford, where he gained a first in Classical Moderations, and took a degree in English Literature. He taught in Egypt and England, and was Director of the British Institute, Athens, from 1945 to 1947. He has written poems, novels and critical essays, has worked on films and broadcasting, and has translated many works, of which Xenophon s History of My Time and The Persian Expedition, Thucydides The Peloponnesian War, and Plutarch s Lives (under the title Fall of the Roman Republic) and Moral Essays have been published in Penguin Classics.M. I. Finley was a professor of ancient history and master of Darwin College, Cambridge. He died in 1986. M. I. Finley was a professor of ancient history and master of Darwin College, Cambridge. He died in 1986.
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