The Landmark Thucydides
A Comprehensive Guide to the Peloponnesian War
Thucydides
Uncover the wisdom of the ancient world with this definitive edition of The Peloponnesian War. Originally written by Thucydides, this historical account has stood the test of time and remains essential reading for military leaders, politicians, and historians alike. However, the original narrative can be challenging for modern readers due to its lack of context and visual aids. That's where The Landmark Thucydides comes in. This updated edition features stunning maps, informative appendices from classical scholars, and explanatory notes, helping readers fully understand the military, cultural, and political traditions of ancient Greece. With this edition, readers can dive into the text and instantly grasp the geography, season, date, and stage of the conflict. Discover why The Peloponnesian War is one of the Great Books of Western Civilization with this authoritative and elegant new edition.
Publish Date
1972-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
1972-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
first published in -411
Goodreads Rating
3.9
ISBN
9780521612586
Categories
Recommendations
6
Recommendations
2004-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
A narrative which would give you the chills. It was written four hundred years before Christ and it talks about how human nature is always the enemy of anything superior. Thucydides writes about how words in his time have changed from their ordinary meaning, how actions and opinions can be altered in the blink of an eye. It’s like nothing has changed from his time to mine. – source2023-02-09T16:09:01.000Z
People often ask me for book recommendations, so here are 3 books that changed my life. – sourceIt is loaded with hardcore, timeless truths and the story it tells ought to be required reading for every citizen in a democracy. – source