Lucid line drawings and photos, 16 in fine color. Based on some 15 years of study and collection in both polar regions and most areas of the tropics and temperate zones. Detailed treatment is given on all known pelagic snails (aoubt 140 species) including: external anatomy, swimming and buoyancy mechanisms, escape and other behavioral responses, feeding and mating habits, reproduction and ontogeny, and evolutionary trends for each group. Reprint of the 1959 U. of Michigan edition of Thomas Hobbes' translation with David Grene's (committee of social thought, U. of Chicago) notes and new introduction. This transition has been considered the truest to the original Greek in capturing Thucydides' use of language in recreating the Athens-Sparta conflict. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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A war of empires. A clash of ideologies. A timeless account of power, politics, and human ambition. The Peloponnesian War by Thucydides stands as one of the greatest works of history ever written-a vivid, unflinching chronicle of the brutal conflict between Athens and Sparta that shaped the future of the ancient world.
Written by an Athenian general who lived through the war, this audiobook captures not just the military strategies and key battles of the 27-year conflict, but the deep-rooted causes, shifting alliances, and moral complexities that fueled its devastation. Thucydides offers piercing insight into the nature of war, the fragility of democracy, and the dark undercurrents of human nature that drive nations toward ruin.
With detailed speeches, dramatic narratives, and philosophical reflection, The Peloponnesian War transcends its time, offering lessons that remain startlingly relevant today-about leadership, propaganda, civic decline, and the consequences of unchecked ambition.
This audiobook edition brings Thucydides' classical prose to life for modern listeners, making it essential for anyone interested in history, political theory, military strategy, or the timeless dynamics of power and conflict.
Gripping, thoughtful, and enduring, The Peloponnesian War is not just a history-it's a warning.
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
A war of empires. A clash of ideologies. A timeless account of power, politics, and human ambition. The Peloponnesian War by Thucydides stands as one of the greatest works of history ever written-a vivid, unflinching chronicle of the brutal conflict between Athens and Sparta that shaped the future of the ancient world.
Written by an Athenian general who lived through the war, this audiobook captures not just the military strategies and key battles of the 27-year conflict, but the deep-rooted causes, shifting alliances, and moral complexities that fueled its devastation. Thucydides offers piercing insight into the nature of war, the fragility of democracy, and the dark undercurrents of human nature that drive nations toward ruin.
With detailed speeches, dramatic narratives, and philosophical reflection, The Peloponnesian War transcends its time, offering lessons that remain startlingly relevant today-about leadership, propaganda, civic decline, and the consequences of unchecked ambition.
This audiobook edition brings Thucydides' classical prose to life for modern listeners, making it essential for anyone interested in history, political theory, military strategy, or the timeless dynamics of power and conflict.
Gripping, thoughtful, and enduring, The Peloponnesian War is not just a history-it's a warning.
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| BN ID: | 2940195382865 |
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| Publisher: | SPA Publishing |
| Publication date: | 06/26/2025 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
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