Name: the peloponnesian war
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Author: Thucydides ; Hammond, Martin ; Rhodes, P. J.
ISBN: 9780192821911

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Physical Book

Author

P. J. Rhodes

Martin Hammond

Thucydides

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Language

English

Pages

784

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

19.3 x 12.7 x 3.8 cm

Weight

0.52 kg.

ISBN

9780192821911

ISBN13

9780192821911

Synopsis "the peloponnesian war"

"The greatest historian that ever lived." Such was Macaulay's assessment of Thucydides (c. 460-400 BC) and his history of the Peloponnesian War, the momentous struggle between Athens and Sparta 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. A participant in the war himself, Thucydides brings to his history an awesome intellect, brilliant narrative, and penetrating analysis of the nature of power, as it affects both states and individuals. Of the prose writers of the ancient world, Thucydides has had more lasting influence on western thought than all but Plato and Aristotle. This new edition combines a masterly new translation by Martin Hammond with comprehensive supporting material, including summaries of individual Books; textual notes; a comprehensive analytical index; an appendix on weights, measures and distances, money, and calendars; ten maps; an up-to-date bibliography; and anilluminating introduction by P.J. Rhodes. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum 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, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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Edwin Salas Marchan Sunday, February 01, 2026
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Un clásico imperdible. Es necesario un buen diccionario para acompañar la lectura en inglés.
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