Publisher's Synopsis
The Sicilian Expedition is a historical book written by Thucydides, which contains books six and seven of his larger work. The book is a detailed account of the Athenian expedition to Sicily during the Peloponnesian War, which lasted from 415 to 413 BCE. Thucydides provides a comprehensive description of the events that led to the expedition, the preparations made by the Athenians, and the ensuing battles and diplomatic negotiations. The book also includes notes and commentary that provide additional context and analysis of the events described. The Sicilian Expedition is a valuable resource for historians and scholars interested in ancient Greek history, military strategy, and political science.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.
