B.HANSON,Victor Davis: Comp Gde Peloponnesian War C: A Comprehensive Guide to the Peloponnesian War

Comp Gde Peloponnesian War C: A Comprehensive Guide to the Peloponnesian War


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Thucydides called his account of two decades of war between Athens and Sparta "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.

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Author: B.HANSON,Victor Davis
Number of Pages: 752 pages
Published Date: 28 Sep 1998
Publisher: SIMON & SCHUSTER
Publication Country: New York, United States
Language: English
ISBN: 9780684827902
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