The Peloponnesian War

Thucydides, Martin Hammond (retired Headmaster of Tonbridge School), P. J. Rhodes (Honorary Professor and Emeritus Professor of Ancient History, University of Durha m)

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Worlds Classics
11 June 2009

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; European history; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Military history

Series: Oxford World's Classics

'The greatest historian that ever lived'

Such was Macaulay's verdict on Thucydides (c. 460-400 BC) and his history of the Peloponnesian War, the momentous struggle between Athens and Sparta as rival powers and political systems that lasted for twenty-seven years from 431 to 404 BC, involved virtually the whole of the Greek world, and ended in the fall of Athens.

Thucydides himself was a participant in the war; to his history he brings an awesome intellect, brilliant narrative, and penetrating analysis of the nature of power, as it affects both states and individuals.

Of his own work Thucydides wrote: 'I shall be content if [my history] is judged useful by those who will want to have a clear understanding of what happened - and, such is the human condition, will happen again ... It was composed as a permanent legacy, not a showpiece for a single hearing.'

So it has proved.

Of the prose writers of Greece and Rome Thucydides has had more lasting influence on western thought than all but Plato and Aristotle.

This new edition combines a masterly translation with comprehensive supporting material.

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By: Thucydides
Introduction and notes by: P. J. Rhodes (Honorary Professor and Emeritus Professor of Ancient History University of Durha m)
Translated by: Martin Hammond (retired Headmaster of Tonbridge School)
Imprint: Worlds Classics
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 195mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 36mm
Weight: 526g
ISBN: 9780192821911
ISBN 10: 0192821911
Series: Oxford World's Classics
Pages: 784
Publication Date: 11 June 2009
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Peloponnesian War

An excellent new translation, with superb notes and introduction. This will become the standard translation for this important author * Timothy Duff, Reading University * Totally indispensable....it is stimulating as well as informative. * James Morwood, Journal of Classical Teaching * H.'s new translation of Thucydides is a triumph. Fluent yet sinewy...It is both accurate and lucid. * James Morwood, Journal of Classical Teaching * The book is excellent value for money and the obvious choice for any reader of Thucydides. * John Taylor, The Anglo-Hellenic Review * This book deserves to be the standard translation of Thucydides that everyone will use and enjoy. * Greece and Rome * The most accurate and readable translation we now have... the only choice for a serious reading of Thucydides. * Steven J. Willet, Arion *