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A Commentary On Thucydides: Volume I: Books I Iii
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This Is The First Volume Of A Threevolume Historical And Literary Commentary On The Eight Books Of Thucydides, The Great Fifthcentury Bc Historian Of The Peloponnesian War Between Athens And Sparta. Of The Three Books Covered In This Volume, Book I Presents Thucydides' Aims In Writing The Work And The Historical Background To The War. Books Ii And Iii Describe The Main Events Of The First Five Years Of The War (431426) And Include Pericles' Funeral Oration, The Plague Of Athens, The Revolt Of Mytilene, The Destruction Of Plataea, And Civil War In Corcyra.Thucydides Intended His Work To Be An Everlasting Possession And The Continuing Importance Of His Work Is Undisputed. Simon Hornblower'S Commentary, By Translating Every Passage Or Phrase Of Greek Commented On, For The First Time Allows The Reader With Little Or No Greek To Appreciate The Detail Of Thucydides' Thought And Subjectmatter. It Is The First Complete Commentary Written By A Single Author This Century And Explores Both The Historical And Literary Aspects Of The Work. A Full Index Is Provided At The End Of The Volume.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'A Commentary on Thucydides: Volume I: Books I - III' about? A: This book is a historical and literary commentary on the works of Thucydides, focusing on the first three books of his account of the Peloponnesian War, detailing key events and themes.
- Q: Who is the author of this commentary? A: The author is Simon Hornblower, who provides a comprehensive analysis and translation of Thucydides' text.
- Q: How many pages does this volume contain? A: The volume contains 560 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers with no background in Greek? A: Yes, Simon Hornblower's commentary translates every passage or phrase of Greek, making it accessible for readers with little or no knowledge of the language.
- Q: What significant events does this volume cover? A: This volume covers events from the first five years of the Peloponnesian War, including Pericles' funeral oration, the plague of Athens, and the revolt of Mytilene.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on May 8, 1997.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there any index included in the volume? A: Yes, a full index is provided at the end of the volume to assist readers in navigating the content.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Ancient & Classical literature.
- Q: What condition is the book in when purchased? A: The book is sold in new condition.