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Written by an Athenian general, this account of the Peloponnesian War offers a firsthand perspective on the conflict between Athens and Sparta. Thucydides captures the invasions, treacheries, and plagues, weaving in powerful speeches and the emotional turmoil of war. The narrative combines a detailed analysis of military strategy with a dramatic portrayal of Athens' rise and fall, reflecting the complexities of human ambition and virtue in a time of turmoil.
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The History of the Peloponnesian War, Thucydides
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- Released
- 2018
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Thucydides
- Publisher
- Lulu.com
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 472
- ISBN13
- 9781387751389
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction
- Rating
- 4.55 out of 5
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- Written by an Athenian general, this account of the Peloponnesian War offers a firsthand perspective on the conflict between Athens and Sparta. Thucydides captures the invasions, treacheries, and plagues, weaving in powerful speeches and the emotional turmoil of war. The narrative combines a detailed analysis of military strategy with a dramatic portrayal of Athens' rise and fall, reflecting the complexities of human ambition and virtue in a time of turmoil.