"The History of the Grecian War, in Eight Books" offers a comprehensive account of the Peloponnesian War, a pivotal conflict in ancient Greek history. Penned by Thucydides, a contemporary Athenian historian and general, the narrative delves into the intricate political, social, and military dimensions of the war between Athens and Sparta. This edition includes the translation by Thomas Hobbes.
Thucydides' meticulous analysis of events, coupled with his insightful character portrayals and attention to detail, provides readers with a vivid understanding of the war's unfolding. From the strategic deliberations of statesmen to the experiences of soldiers on the battlefield, the book captures the complexities of ancient warfare and its impact on the Greek world. This historical account remains relevant for understanding the dynamics of power, conflict, and human behavior.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.