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The Landmark Thucydides: A Comprehensive Guide to the Peloponnesian War (Touchstone): A Comprehensive Guide to the Peloponnesian War

The Landmark Thucydides: A Comprehensive Guide to the Peloponnesian War (Touchstone): A Comprehensive Guide to the Peloponnesian War

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Book Details

ISBN
9780684827902
Binding
Paperback
Publisher
Free Press
Published Date
September 10, 1998
Language
English
Pages
752
Physical Info
1.4 in H x 9 in L x 7.3 in W (1134 g)

Thucydides called his account of two decades of war between Athens and Sparta "possession 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.

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