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Binding
Paperback
Weight
1 lbs
Product Group
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IsTextBook
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ISBN
0140440399
Book Title
History of the Peloponnesian War : Revised Edition
Item Length
7.8in
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
Publication Year
1954
Format
Uk-B Format Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
1in
Author
Thucydides
Features
Revised
Genre
History
Topic
Military / Ancient, Ancient / Greece, Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other)
Item Width
5.1in
Item Weight
15.7 Oz
Number of Pages
656 Pages

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Written four hundred years before the birth of Christ, this detailed contemporary account of the long life-and-death struggle between Athens and Sparta stands an excellent chance of fulfilling its author's ambitious claim. Thucydides himself (c.460-400 BC) was an Athenian and achieved the rank of general in the earlier stages of the war. He applied thereafter a passion for accuracy and a contempt for myth and romance in compiling this factual record of a disastrous conflict.

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Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0140440399
ISBN-13
9780140440393
eBay Product ID (ePID)
32738

Product Key Features

Book Title
History of the Peloponnesian War : Revised Edition
Author
Thucydides
Format
Uk-B Format Paperback
Language
English
Features
Revised
Topic
Military / Ancient, Ancient / Greece, Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other)
Publication Year
1954
Genre
History
Number of Pages
656 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
7.8in
Item Height
1in
Item Width
5.1in
Item Weight
15.7 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Df229.T5.J6 1972
Notes by
Finley, M. I.
Grade from
Twelfth Grade
Grade to
Up
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Table of Content
Translated by Rex Warner with an Introduction and Notes by M. I. Finley Introduction Translator's Note Book I Introduction The Dispute over Epidamnus The Dispute over Corcyra The Dispute over Potidaea The Debate at Sparta and Declaration of War The Pentecontaetia The Allied Congress at Sparta The Stories of Pausanias and Themistocles The Spartan Ultimatum and Pericles' Reply Book II Outbreak of War The First Year of the War Pericles' Funeral Oration The Plague The Policy of Pericles The Fall of Potidaea The Siege of Plataea Victories of Phormio Thrace and Macedonia Book III Revolt of Mytilene The Mytilenian Debate The End of Plataea Civil War in Corcyra Operations in Sicily and Greece End of Sixth Year of War Book IV Athenian Success at Pylos Final Victory at Pylos Further Athenian Successes Peace in Sicily Fighting at Megara Brasidas in Thrace Athenian Defeat at Delium Brasidas Captures Amphipolis Armistice between Athens and Sparta End of Ninth Year of War Book V Battle of Amphipolis Peace of Nicias Negotiations with Argos Alliance between Athens and Argos Campaigns in the Peloponnese Battle of Mantinea The Melian Dialogue Book VI Sicilian Antiquities Launching of the Sicilian Expedition The Debate at Syracuse The Athenians Arrive in Sicily The Story of Harmodius and Aristogiton Recall of Alcibiades Athenian Victory before Syracuse The Debate at Camarina Alcibiades in Sparta More Athenian Successes at Syracuse Book VII Gylippus Arrives in Syracuse Letter of Nicias Fortification of Decelea Athenian Defeat in the Great Harbour Athenian Defeat at Epipolae Syracusan Victory at Sea Destruction of the Athenian Expedition Book VIII Alarm at Athens Beginning of Persian Intervention The Oligarchic Coup Athenian Victory at Cynossema Appendices Bibliography Maps Index
Copyright Date
2000
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
73-174843
Dewey Decimal
938/.05
Dewey Edition
18
Illustrated
Yes

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  • by x2_cleen
    Sep 19, 2009

    waay better than homer

    My professor assigned this version of Thucydides because he said it was the easiest, accurate translation to read. Personally, I love the story itself, although Thucydides is not a easily read author. It lacks the mythical aspects of Homer and the story doesn't end well for Athens but this is a fantastic records of an Ancient war. The political and civic aspects are interesting to compare to modern politics as well.

  • by janwadeny
    Jun 24, 2020

    History of the Peloponnesian war

    Unbelievable, written over 2000 years ago and so meaningful today, and great translation!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: second.sale

  • by mute4570
    Sep 01, 2016

    History?

    Why yes, how are we to understand where we're going until we see where we've been and how we behaved there.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: waddlebooks

  • by bidder2455
    Oct 26, 2021

    Timeless classic

    Great Translation

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: discover-books

  • by bise402
    Sep 04, 2008

    Great book

    I want to live my life in the fullest most self-aware way I can. I think reading and, of course, having intense discussion is one of the most enriching experiences I have ever had the privilege to encounter.

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