The Landmark Thucydides: A Comprehensive Guide to the Peloponnesian War, Part 2 of 2
About this book
In any list of the great books of Western civilization, Thucydides' "The Peloponnesian War" stands near the top. This elegant and authoritative edition will ensure that its greatness is appreciated by future generations.Thucydides' account of two decades of war between Athens and Sparta is the first and most famous work in the Western historical tradition. Considered essential reading for generals, statesmen, and liberally educated citizens for more than two thousand years, "The Peloponnesian War" is a mine of military, moral, political, and philosophical wisdom. However, this classic book has long presented obstacles to the uninitiated reader. This edition erases these obstacles, providing a new coherence to the narrative and effectively reconstructing the lost cultural context that Thucydides shared with his original audience. (Part 2 of 2 part cassette edition)