Bibliograph

The landmark Thucydides, a comprehensive guide to the Peloponnesian War, edited by Robert B. Strassler ; introduction by Victor Davis Hanson

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The landmark Thucydides, a comprehensive guide to the Peloponnesian War, edited by Robert B. Strassler ; introduction by Victor Davis Hanson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 633-634) and index

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illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The landmark Thucydides

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

301238779

Responsibility statement

edited by Robert B. Strassler ; introduction by Victor Davis Hanson

Sub title

a comprehensive guide to the Peloponnesian War

Summary

Thucydides called his account of two decades of war between Athens and Sparta “a possssion for all time,” and indeed it is the first and still most famous work in the Western historical tradition. Considered essential reading for generals, statesmen, and liberally educated citizens for more than 2,000 years, The Peloponnesian War is a mine of military, moral, political, and philosophical wisdom

Target audience

adult

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