Thucydides: Ancient Greek Historian (Signature Lives: Ancient World)
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
075651875X
ISBN 13
9780756518752
Category
Unknown
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Publication Year
2006
Publisher
Pages
112
Description
Growing up wealthy in ancient Greece, Thucydides future was filled with promise. His prominent family ties led him into the respected position of an Athenian general. His life took an unfortunate turn after he lost in battle to a Spartan army and was forced to leave Athens. Thucydides used his unique situation to interview soldiers on both sides of the war and to write detailed accounts of battles as they happened. Thucydides dedication to accurately record the Peloponnesian War forever changed the way history is written. - from Amzon
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1
