The fifth book of Thucydides

By Thucydides and C.E. Graves

Book Overview

The Fifth Book of Thucydides is a historical text written by the ancient Greek historian Thucydides. This book, which was first published in 1891, is a continuation of Thucydides' account of the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta, one of the most significant conflicts of the ancient world. The book covers the period between 421 and 414 BCE, including the Peace of Nicias and the subsequent war between Athens and Sparta. Thucydides' writing is known for its detailed and accurate account of events, and his insights into the motivations and strategies of the various players in the conflict. The Fifth Book of Thucydides is a valuable resource for scholars of ancient history, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the politics, military tactics, and culture of the ancient Greek world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120879434
• ISBN13: 9781120879431
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"