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The detailed narrative recounts the Athenian military campaign against Syracuse in 415 BC, offering an eyewitness perspective from historian Thucydides. It covers the events leading to the expedition, the Athenians' preparations, and the battles fought, highlighting the political and military strategies employed by both sides. Accompanied by extensive notes and commentary, the book provides context on the historical background, tactics, and social dynamics of the era, making it a significant resource for those interested in ancient Greek history and military strategy.
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The Sicilian Expedition, Thucydides
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- 2008
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- Title
- The Sicilian Expedition
- Subtitle
- Being Books Six And Seven Of Thucydides, With Notes (1879)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Thucydides
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Publisher
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 400
- ISBN13
- 9781437325171
- Category
- History, World history
- Description
- The detailed narrative recounts the Athenian military campaign against Syracuse in 415 BC, offering an eyewitness perspective from historian Thucydides. It covers the events leading to the expedition, the Athenians' preparations, and the battles fought, highlighting the political and military strategies employed by both sides. Accompanied by extensive notes and commentary, the book provides context on the historical background, tactics, and social dynamics of the era, making it a significant resource for those interested in ancient Greek history and military strategy.