The Peloponnesian War Thucydides Oxford University Press Αγγλικά Βιβλία History World

\ The Greatest Historian That Ever Lived\ Such Was Macaulay\ S Verdict On Thucydides (C 460-400 Bc) And His History Of Peloponnesian War Momentous Struggle Between Athens Sparta As Rival Powers Political Systems Lasted For Twenty-Seven Years From 431 To 404 Bc Involved Virtually Whole Greek World Ended In Fall Himself A Participant He Brings An Awesome Intellect Brilliant Narrative Penetrating Analysis Nature Power It Affects Both States Individuals Own Work Wrote: I Shall Be Content If [My History] Is Judged Useful By Those Who Will Want Have Clear Understanding What Happened - Human Condition Happen Again Composed Permanent Legacy Not Showpiece Single Hearing So Has Proved Prose Writers Greece Rome Had More Lasting Influence Western Thought Than All But Plato Aristotle This New Edition Combines Masterly Translation With Comprehensive Supporting Material About Series: Over 100 Oxford World\ Classics Made Available Widest Range Literature Around Globe Each Affordable Volume Reflects Oxford\ Commitment Scholarship Providing Most Accurate Text Plus Wealth Other Valuable Features Including Expert Introductions Leading Authorities Helpful Notes Clarify Up-To-Date Bibliographies Further Study Much Σελίδες: 784 Διαστάσεις: 12 9X12 9Cm