Peloponneesolais-sota by Thucydides

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Author Thucydides, 456? BCE-396 BCE
Translator Hårdh, Emil
Title Peloponneesolais-sota
Note Reading ease score: 16.6 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Juha Kiuru
Summary "Peloponneesolais-sota" by Thucydides is a historical account written in ancient times. The work chronicles the events of the Peloponnesian War, detailing the conflict between Athens and Sparta, giving insight into the broader implications of the war for Greek civilization. It explores themes of power, politics, and human nature through various key figures and collectives, while establishing Thucydides as one of the earliest proponents of historical writing as a discipline. At the start of the account, Thucydides introduces himself as an Athenian historian who began documenting the war as it unfolded, recognizing its significance. He reflects on the richness and complexity of Greek political life preceding the war, emphasizing the unity and division among Greek city-states. Thucydides examines the cycles of power and conflict, describing the rise of Athenian influence and the tensions that ultimately led to the devastating war. He sets the stage for an analysis that aims at uncovering the truth behind the events, as well as the causes and effects that have shaped Hellenic society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class DF: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece
Subject Greece -- History -- Peloponnesian War, 431-404 B.C.
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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