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An Attempt To Ascertain The Positions Of The Athenian Lines And The Syracusan Defenses (1842)
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The account details the pivotal events of the Peloponnesian War, focusing on the Sicilian Expedition, a critical military campaign led by Athens against Syracuse. Thucydides provides a meticulous narrative of the strategies, political decisions, and the eventual disastrous outcomes faced by the Athenian forces. The text explores themes of ambition, hubris, and the complexities of war, offering insights into the nature of power and human behavior during times of conflict. Through detailed speeches and historical analysis, it serves as a profound reflection on the consequences of war.
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An Attempt To Ascertain The Positions Of The Athenian Lines And The Syracusan Defenses (1842), George Dunbar
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- 2010
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- Title
- An Attempt To Ascertain The Positions Of The Athenian Lines And The Syracusan Defenses (1842)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- George Dunbar
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Hardcover
- ISBN13
- 9781161976205
- Category
- Almanacs, Anthologies, Yearbooks, Calendars
- Description
- The account details the pivotal events of the Peloponnesian War, focusing on the Sicilian Expedition, a critical military campaign led by Athens against Syracuse. Thucydides provides a meticulous narrative of the strategies, political decisions, and the eventual disastrous outcomes faced by the Athenian forces. The text explores themes of ambition, hubris, and the complexities of war, offering insights into the nature of power and human behavior during times of conflict. Through detailed speeches and historical analysis, it serves as a profound reflection on the consequences of war.