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The Oxford Handbook of Thucydides (Oxford Handbooks),New
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The Oxford Handbook of Thucydides contains newly commissioned essays on Thucydides as an historian, thinker, and writer. It also features chapters on Thucydides' intellectual context and ancient reception. The creative juxtaposition of historical, literary, philosophical, and reception studies allows for a better grasp of Thucydides' complex project and its intellectual context, while at the same time providing a comprehensive introduction to the author's ideas. The volume is organized into four sections of papers: History, Historiography, Political Theory, and Context and Reception. It therefore bridges traditionally divided disciplines. The authors engaged to write the forty chapters for this volume include both wellknown scholars and less wellknown innovators, who bring fresh ideas and new points of view. Articles avoid technical jargon and long footnotes, and are written in an accessible style. Finally, the volume includes a thorough introduction prefacing each paper, as well as several maps and an uptodate bibliography that will enable further study. The Oxford Handbook of Thucydides offers a comprehensive introduction to a thinker and writer whose simultaneous depth and innovativeness have been the focus of intense literary and philosophical study since ancient times.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of The Oxford Handbook of Thucydides? A: The Oxford Handbook of Thucydides focuses on newly commissioned essays that explore Thucydides as a historian, thinker, and writer, as well as his intellectual context and ancient reception.
- Q: How is the content of the book organized? A: The book is organized into four sections: History, Historiography, Political Theory, and Context and Reception, bridging traditionally divided disciplines.
- Q: Who are the contributors to this handbook? A: The handbook features contributions from both well-known scholars and lesser-known innovators, providing a variety of fresh ideas and perspectives on Thucydides.
- Q: What is the writing style of the essays in this book? A: The essays are written in an accessible style, avoiding technical jargon and lengthy footnotes, making them suitable for a wide audience.
- Q: Is there any supplementary material included in the handbook? A: Yes, the volume includes thorough introductions for each paper, several maps, and an up-to-date bibliography for further study.
- Q: What is the page count and binding type of the book? A: The Oxford Handbook of Thucydides contains 800 pages and is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was The Oxford Handbook of Thucydides published? A: The book was published on August 1, 2020.
- Q: What themes are explored in the essays of this handbook? A: Themes explored include Thucydides' historiography, political theory, and the context and reception of his works.
- Q: What can readers expect to gain from this handbook? A: Readers can expect a comprehensive introduction to Thucydides' complex ideas, allowing for a deeper understanding of his historical significance and intellectual contributions.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Classical studies? A: Yes, the accessible writing style and thorough introductions make it suitable for both beginners and those familiar with Classical studies.