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Classic political realism.Thucydides of Athens was born about 471 BC. He saw the rise of Athens to greatness under the inspired leadership of Pericles. In 430, the second year of the Peloponnesian War, he caught and survived the horrible plague that he described so graphically. Later, as general in 423 he failed to save Amphipolis from the enemy and was disgraced. He tells us about this, not in volumes of selfjustification, but in one sentence of his history of the warthat it befell him to be an exile for twenty years. He then lived probably on his property in Thrace, but was able to observe both sides in certain campaigns of the war, and returned to Athens after her defeat in 404. He had been composing his famous history, with its hopes and horrors, triumphs and disasters, in full detail from firsthand knowledge, along with the accounts of others.The war was really three conflicts with one uncertain peace after the first; and Thucydides had not unified them into one account when death came sometime before 396. His history of the first conflict, 431421, was nearly complete; Thucydides was still at work on this when the war spread to Sicily and into a conflict (415413) likewise complete in his awful and brilliant record, though not fitted into the whole. His story of the final conflict of 413404 breaks off (in the middle of a sentence) when dealing with the year 411. So his work was left unfinished and as a whole unrevised. Yet in brilliance of description and depth of insight this history has no superior.The Loeb Classical Library edition of Thucydides is in four volumes.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'History of the Peloponnesian War' by Thucydides? A: The main theme of 'History of the Peloponnesian War' is political realism, exploring power dynamics, human nature, and the consequences of war through the detailed accounts of the conflict between Athens and Sparta.
- Q: How many volumes are in the Loeb Classical Library edition of Thucydides? A: The Loeb Classical Library edition of Thucydides consists of four volumes.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition of 'History of the Peloponnesian War'? A: This edition of 'History of the Peloponnesian War' was published on January 1, 1919.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition, suitable for collectors or readers looking for a pristine copy.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a classic look.
- Q: How many pages does this volume contain? A: This volume contains 496 pages, offering a comprehensive view of the early conflicts of the Peloponnesian War.
- Q: Who is the author of 'History of the Peloponnesian War'? A: The author of 'History of the Peloponnesian War' is Thucydides, an Athenian historian and general.
- Q: Is this edition a revised version? A: Yes, this edition of 'History of the Peloponnesian War' is a revised version, which may include updated interpretations or annotations.
- Q: What historical events does Thucydides cover in this work? A: Thucydides covers the events of the Peloponnesian War, particularly focusing on the conflicts between Athens and Sparta from 431 to 404 BC.
- Q: What can readers expect from Thucydides' writing style? A: Readers can expect a writing style that emphasizes analytical depth, vivid descriptions, and a focus on factual accuracy, reflecting Thucydides' first-hand experiences and observations.