![]() This is a magnificent edition of one of the pillars of ancient history, making it accessible and useful for both lay and professional readers. Using this book, anyone can comprehend the essential themes of The Peloponnesian War. With The Landmark Thucydides, you can learn the cultural context that Thucydides was operating in and better understand the messages he was conveying to his audience. The Peloponnesian War has been studied for more than 2,000 years. With carefully designed maps, informative appendices and indices, extensive marginal notes, and many other helpful features, this guidebook is an essential tool for study. The Landmark Thucydides: A Comprehensive Guide to the Peloponnesian War by Victor Davis Hanson makes The Peloponnesian War more accessible for the everyday reader. ![]() He correctly deemed it “a possession for all time.” With wisdom that applies to military, moral, political, and philosophical wisdom, The Peloponnesian War is essential reading for generals, statesmen, and liberally educated citizens. Thucydides’ account of the war between Athens and Sparta is the first and most famous work in the Western historical tradition. ![]()
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