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History of the Peloponnesian War
By Thucydides
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Description
Thucydides witnessed the Peloponnesian War firsthand, recording speeches, tactics, and turning points with clinical precision.
His narrative exposes how hubris, fear, and ambition topple empires-and how visionary leadership can still fail against fate and faction.
What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation:
¿ Strategic Masterclass - Naval innovations, siege warfare, and the diplomacy behind every move ¿ Political Psychology - Pericles' soaring ideals versus demagogues who weaponize fear ¿ Timeless Warnings - How pandemics, propaganda, and polarization erode civil society ¿ Readable, Faithful Prose - A line-by-line modernization that keeps Thucydides' rigor and drama intact
For generals, executives, historians, and citizens alike, this is a handbook on power-its rise, misuse, and catastrophic cost.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
544
Release Date:
2025-11-07
Publication Date:
2025-11-07
Publisher:
The Library of Alexandria
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
1806982749
ISBN13:
9781806982745
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
1352 g
Height:
216 cm
Width:
280 cm
Thickness:
29 cm
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