This series provides a captivating exploration of ancient Greek literature and thought. It delves into the seminal works and authors that shaped Western civilization. Each volume is carefully selected and translated, bringing the richness and depth of Hellenic scholarship to modern readers. It serves as an invaluable resource for students, academics, and anyone fascinated by the classical world.
This volume of Thucydides' history includes an account of Pericles' Funeral Speech and the plague in Athens between 431 and 429 BC. Professor Rusten comments on Thucydides' conception of these events with a thorough exegesis of passages likely to prove difficult to the reader.