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The Great War Between Athens And Sparta: A Companion To The...

The Great War Between Athens And Sparta: A Companion To The Military History Of Thucydides

Bernard, Dr, Henderson, W
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As "a companion to the military history of Thucydides," this learned and thoughtful treatise by a well-known Oxford tutor is assured of a hearty welcome. For Dr. Henderson, in retelling the story of the most famous of all wars, gives the essence of many commentaries on Thucydides, with numerous maps and plans, and also cites recent parallels to the old campaigns. Thucydides is so modern in his outlook that this method of treatment is not merely permissible but entirely appropriate. Dr. Henderson has a vivacious style and enters heartily into the spirit of the many dramatic episodes, such as Cleon's victory at Sphacteria, or the desecrating of the "Herniae" on the very eve of the sailing of the expedition to Syracuse, or the condemnation of the Athenian generals after their last great sea-victory at Arginusae. Even those who think that they know their Thucydides well may learn a good deal from the book. And the implied lesson of the crimes and follies that an uncontrolled democracy...
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Année:
2015
Editeur::
Pickle Partners Publishing;Hauraki Publishing
Langue:
english
Pages:
356
ISBN 10:
1786256657
ISBN 13:
9781786256652
Fichier:
EPUB, 7.09 MB
IPFS:
CID , CID Blake2b
english, 2015
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