Description: 'The greatest historian that ever lived'Such was Macaulay's verdict on Thucydides (c. 460-400 BC) and his history of the Peloponnesian War, the momentous struggle between Athens and Sparta as rival powers and political systems that lasted for twenty-seven years from 431 to 404 BC, involved virtually the whole of the Greek world, and ended in the fall of Athens. Thucydides himself was a participant in the war; to his history he brings an awesome intellect, brilliant narrative, and penetrating analysis of the nature of power, as it affects both states and individuals.Of his own work Thucydides wrote: 'I shall be content if [my history] is judged useful by those who will want to have a clear understanding of what happened - and, such is the human condition, will happen again ... It was composed as a permanent legacy, not a showpiece for a single hearing.' So it has proved. Of the prose writers of Greece and Rome Thucydides has had more lasting influence on western thought than all but Plato and Aristotle. This new edition combines a masterly translation with comprehensive supporting material.Find the eBook on VitalSource.FeaturesA major new translation of the greatest ancient historian, Thucydides' brilliant account of the disastrous war waged by Athens against Sparta, with full supporting material making this the most comprehensive single-volume edition in print.Translation by gifted translator Martin Hammond captures the brilliance and complexity of Thucydides' prose.Introduction and notes by an acknowledged authority on ancient Greek history and politics, P. J. Rhodes.Includes summaries of individual Books, textual notes, appendix on weights, measures and distances, money, calendars, up-to-date ehensive analytical index.Ten maps.ABOUT THE SERIESFor over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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EAN: 9780192821911
UPC: 9780192821911
ISBN: 9780192821911
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Book Title: Peloponnesian War
Number of Pages: 784 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication Year: 2009
Item Height: 1.4 in
Topic: Military / Ancient, History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Philosophy, History
Item Weight: 18.6 Oz
Item Length: 7.7 in
Author: Thucydides, P. J. Rhodes
Book Series: Oxford World's Classics Ser.
Item Width: 5.1 in
Format: Trade Paperback
