Publisher's Synopsis
This book provides a literal translation of the first book of Thucydides, which chronicles the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta. Thucydides was known for his thorough research and impartiality, and this translation captures his exact wording and meaning. Scholars and students of ancient history will find this book to be an indispensable resource.
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