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The Landmark Thucydides: A Comprehensive Guide to the Peloponnesian War

By Robert B. Strassler (Editor), Victor Davis Hanson (Introduction)
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By Robert B. Strassler (Editor), Victor Davis Hanson (Introduction)
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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 c...

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