Publisher's Synopsis
The Sicilian Expedition is a historical book that consists of two books, namely Books Six and Seven of Thucydides. The book was written by Thucydides and was first published in 1879. The book is a detailed account of the Sicilian Expedition, which was a military campaign launched by the Athenians against the city of Syracuse in Sicily during the Peloponnesian War.Thucydides, who was an Athenian historian and general, provides a first-hand account of the events that took place during the expedition. He describes the political and military strategies of both the Athenians and the Syracusans and gives a detailed account of the battles that were fought.The book also includes notes that provide additional information and context to the events described in the text. These notes were added by the editor of the book, who aimed to provide readers with a better understanding of the historical context and significance of the Sicilian Expedition.Overall, The Sicilian Expedition is a valuable historical document that provides insights into ancient Greek history and warfare. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history and military strategy.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.
