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A War Like No Other

How the Athenians and Spartans Fought the Peloponnesian War

Victor Davis Hanson

This historical account by Victor Davis Hanson delves into the bloody conflict between Athens and Sparta that led to the end of Athens' golden age. Hanson examines the political background, strategic thinking, and brutal tactics employed in the war that have echoes in modern conflicts. He raises thought-provoking questions about superpowers battling to the death and how the past informs the present. Brilliantly researched and dynamically written, this is a must-read for history buffs.
Publish Date
2006-09-12T00:00:00.000Z
2006-09-12T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2005
Goodreads Rating
4.13
ISBN
0812969707
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2022-04-10T03:22:58.000Z
@35boat I've read it. Yes a very good book.      source