Thucydides: With Notes And Various Readings, An Analysis, And A Collation Of Other Editions With The Amended Text Of Bekker (1830)
| AUTHOR | Malmesbury, Hobbes Of; Thucydides |
| PUBLISHER | Kessinger Publishing (09/10/2010) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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Thucydides: With Notes And Various Readings, An Analysis, And A Collation Of Other Editions With The Amended Text Of Bekker (1830) is a book that presents the works of the ancient Greek historian Thucydides. This edition includes detailed notes and various readings, as well as an analysis of the text. Additionally, it provides a collation of other editions with the amended text of Bekker from 1830. Thucydides is known for his writings on the Peloponnesian War, which took place between Athens and Sparta in the 5th century BCE. His work is considered one of the most important historical accounts of this period, providing insight into the political and military strategies of the time. This edition of Thucydides' works is designed to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the text. The notes and readings provide context and explanation, while the collation of other editions allows readers to compare and contrast different interpretations of the text. Overall, Thucydides: With Notes And Various Readings, An Analysis, And A Collation Of Other Editions With The Amended Text Of Bekker (1830) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history and literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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9781165163274
ISBN-10:
1165163276
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Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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448
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20
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6.00 x 0.91 x 9.00 inches
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1.31 pound(s)
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Literary Collections | General
Literary Collections | Ancient - General
Literary Collections | English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
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Thucydides: With Notes And Various Readings, An Analysis, And A Collation Of Other Editions With The Amended Text Of Bekker (1830) is a book that presents the works of the ancient Greek historian Thucydides. This edition includes detailed notes and various readings, as well as an analysis of the text. Additionally, it provides a collation of other editions with the amended text of Bekker from 1830. Thucydides is known for his writings on the Peloponnesian War, which took place between Athens and Sparta in the 5th century BCE. His work is considered one of the most important historical accounts of this period, providing insight into the political and military strategies of the time. This edition of Thucydides' works is designed to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the text. The notes and readings provide context and explanation, while the collation of other editions allows readers to compare and contrast different interpretations of the text. Overall, Thucydides: With Notes And Various Readings, An Analysis, And A Collation Of Other Editions With The Amended Text Of Bekker (1830) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history and literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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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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