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The Landmark Thucydides: A Comprehensive Guide to the Peloponnesian War

Robert B. Strassler

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.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Free Press
  • Publish Date: Sep 10th, 1998
  • Pages: 752
  • Language: English
  • Edition: Touchstone - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.00in - 7.30in - 1.40in - 2.50lb
  • EAN: 9780684827902
  • Categories: Wars & Conflicts - GeneralAncient - GreeceMilitary - General

About the Author

Strassler, Robert B.: - Robert B. Strassler is an unaffiliated scholar whose articles have appeared in the Journal of Hellenic Studies. He lives in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Hanson, Victor Davis: - Victor Davis Hanson is a conservative commentator, classicist, and military historian. He has been a commentator on modern and ancient warfare and contemporary politics for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, National Review, The Washington Times, and other media outlets.

Praise for this book

David Denby Los Angeles Times A magnificent edition of the great historian's The Peloponnesian War.
Donald Kagan author of On the Origins of War and Pericles of Athens This is the best book with which to start study of Thueydides and the Peloponnesian War.
Paul A. Rahne The Washington Times Without question, this is the finest edition of Thueydides history ever produced; It is a treasure.
The Boston Globe Thoroughly readable....Anyone interested in the culture of conflict -- political as well as military, contemporary as well as ancient -- can learn much from this durable work.