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The Landmark Thucydides
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Thucydides Called His Account Of Two Decades Of War Between Athens And Sparta A Possession For All Time, And Indeed It Is The First And Still The 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.However, This Classic Book Has Long Presented Obstacles To The Uninitiated Reader. Written Centuries Before The Rise Of Modern Historiography, Thucydides' Narrative Is Not Continuous Or Linear. His Authoritative Chronicle Of What He Considered The Greatest War Of All Time Is Rigorous And Meticulous, Yet Omits The Many Aids To Comprehension Modern Readers Take For Grantedsuch As Brief Biographies Of The Story'S Main Characters, Maps And Other Visual Enhancements, And Background On The Military, Cultural, And Political Traditions Of Ancient Greece.Robert Strassler'S New Edition Amends These Omissions, And Not Only Provides A New Coherence To The Narrative Overall But Effectively Reconstructs The Lost Cultural Context That Thucydides Shared With His Original Audience. Based On The Venerable Richard Crawley Translation, Updated And Revised For Modern Readers, The Landmark Thucydides Includes A Vast Array Of Superbly Designed And Presented Maps, Brief Informative Appendices By Outstanding Classical Scholars On Subjects Of Special Relevance To The Text, Explanatory Marginal Notes On Each Page, An Index Of Unprecedented Subtlety And Depth, And Numerous Other Useful Features. Readers Will Find That With This Edition They Can Dip Into The Text At Any Point And Be Immediately Oriented With Regard To The Geography, Season, Date, And Stage Of The Conflict.In Any List Of The Great Books Of Western Civilization, The Peloponnesian War Stands Near The Top. This Handsome, Elegant, And Authoritative New Edition Will Ensure That Its Greatness Is Appreciated By Future Generations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is The Landmark Thucydides about? A: The Landmark Thucydides is an annotated edition of Thucydides' account of the Peloponnesian War, providing insights into military, moral, and political themes from ancient Greece.
- Q: Who is the author of The Landmark Thucydides? A: The author of The Landmark Thucydides is Thucydides, a classical Greek historian known for his detailed account of the Peloponnesian War.
- Q: How many pages does The Landmark Thucydides have? A: The Landmark Thucydides has 752 pages, offering an extensive exploration of Thucydides' historical narrative.
- Q: What edition of The Landmark Thucydides is available? A: The available edition is an annotated version, which includes explanatory notes and additional context for modern readers.
- Q: Is The Landmark Thucydides suitable for beginners? A: Yes, this edition is designed to make Thucydides' work more accessible to beginners by providing maps, appendices, and explanatory notes.
- Q: What type of binding does The Landmark Thucydides have? A: The Landmark Thucydides is bound in hardcover, providing a durable and elegant presentation for readers.
- Q: When was The Landmark Thucydides published? A: The Landmark Thucydides was published on April 1, 2008.
- Q: What is included in the supplementary materials of The Landmark Thucydides? A: The supplementary materials include maps, informative appendices, and marginal notes that enhance the reader's understanding of the historical context.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The Landmark Thucydides is listed as a new book, ensuring that readers receive a pristine copy.
- Q: What makes The Landmark Thucydides a significant historical text? A: The Landmark Thucydides is significant for its in-depth analysis of the Peloponnesian War, making it essential reading for those interested in history, politics, and philosophy.