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The Landmark Thucydides: A Comprehensive Guide to the Peloponnesian Warby Robert B. (edt) Strassler
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Thucydides called his account of two decades of war between Athens and Sparta "a possession for all time," and indeed it is the first and still most famous work in the Western historical tradition. Considered essential reading for generals, statesmen, and liberally educated citizens for more than 2,000 years, The Peloponnesian War is a mine of military, moral, political, and philosophical wisdom. However, this classic book has long presented obstacles to the uninitiated reader. Robert Strassler's new edition removes these obstacles by providing a new coherence to the narrative overall, and by effectively reconstructing the lost cultural context that Thucydides shared with his original audience. Based on the venerable Richard Crawley translation, updated and revised for modern readers. The Landmark Thucydides includes a vast array of superbly designed and presented maps, brief informative appendices by outstanding classical scholars on subjects of special relevance to the text, explanatory marginal notes on each page, an index of unprecedented subtlety, and numerous other useful features. In any list of the Great Books of Western Civilization, The Peloponnesian War stands near the top. This authoritative new edition will ensure that its greatness is appreciated by future generations. Synopsis:This revised edition of Richard Crawley's classic 1874 translation is enhanced with more than 100 maps, extensive annotations, brief biographies of important figures, and invaluable historical, political, and cultural background. Synopsis:Thucydides called his account of two decades of war between Athens and Sparta "a possession for all time," and indeed it is the first and still most famous work in the Western historical tradition. Considered essential reading for generals, statesmen, and liberally educated citizens for more than 2,000 years, The Peloponnesian War is a mine of military, moral, political, and philosophical wisdom. However, this classic book has long presented obstacles to the uninitiated reader. Robert Strassler's new edition removes these obstacles by providing a new coherence to the narrative overall, and by effectively reconstructing the lost cultural context that Thucydides shared with his original audience. Based on the venerable Richard Crawley translation, updated and revised for modern readers. The Landmark Thucydides includes a vast array of superbly designed and presented maps, brief informative appendices by outstanding classical scholars on subjects of special relevance to the text, explanatory marginal notes on each page, an index of unprecedented subtlety, and numerous other useful features. In any list of the Great Books of Western Civilization, The Peloponnesian War stands near the top. This authoritative new edition will ensure that its greatness is appreciated by future generations. Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 631-634) and index. About the AuthorRobert B. Strassler is an unaffiliated scholar whose articles have appeared in the Journal of Hellenic Studies. He lives in Brookline, Massachusetts. Table of ContentsCONTENTS Introduction by Victor Davis Hanson Editor's Note Key to Map Symbols Calendar of the Peloponnesian War Book One Book Two Book Three Book Four Book Five Book Six Book Seven Book Eight Epilogue Theaters of Operation in the Peloponnesian War Appendix A The Athenian Government in Thucydides Alan L. Boegehold, Brown University Appendix B The Athenian Empire in Thucydides Alan L. Boegehold, Brown University Appendix C Spartan Institutions in Thucydides Paul Cartledge, Clare College, Cambridge University Appendix D The Peloponnesian League in Thucydides Paul Cartledge, Clare College, Cambridge University Appendix E The Persians in Thucydides Robert B. Strassler Appendix F Land Warfare in Thucydides Victor Davis Hanson, California State University at Fresno Appendix G Trireme Warfare in Thucydides Nicolle Hirschfeld, University of Texas at Austin Appendix H Dialects and Ethnic Groups in Thucydides William F. Wyatt, Brown University Appendix I Religious Festivals in Thucydides Gregory Crane, Tufts University Appendix J Classical Greek Currency in Thucydides Thomas R. Martin, College of the Holy Cross Appendix K Calendars and Dating Systems in Thucydides Thomas R. Martin, College of the Holy Cross Glossary Bibliography of Ancient Sources Concise Bibliography of Modern Sources Acknowledgments Index Reference Maps What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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