Excerpt from The History of the Peloponnesian War, Vol. 1 of 2: Translated From the Greek of Thucydides
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Excerpt from The History of the Peloponnesian War, Vol. 1 of 2: Translated From the Greek of Thucydides
I'D E Dr C A III 0 N. Mam-titan; power' of great-'britam is more, '{ubftantially founded, and bath eyer been more fieddily [upported than was that of Athens. The mof't complete and molt lal'ting Form of Government, that man can invent, happily fubfil'ts in this Realm under Your royal G R AN o r Arne The Britilh Confiitution hath long been, and may it long continue. To be the envy of Other nations! For the future fupport 09 it, the public hopes and expeékations are fixed upon Your royal highness.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is an analysis of the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC) as recounted by the historian Thucydides in his work, History of the Peloponnesian War. It explores Thucydides' qualifications and motivations for writing history, examines his work's organization, and provides a detailed overview of the first two books of the history. The author argues that Thucydides' work is a valuable and insightful account of the war, offering a unique perspective on the political and military events of the time. The book also discusses the historical context of the war, the strategies and tactics employed by both sides, and the impact of the war on Athens and Sparta. By analyzing Thucydides' methods and insights, the author sheds light on the nature of historical writing and the challenges of understanding the past. Ultimately, this book provides a comprehensive examination of Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War, highlighting its enduring significance for our understanding of ancient Greece and the nature of war. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781334047541_0
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LX-9781334047541
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