Publisher's Synopsis
The Sicilian Expedition is a historical book that consists of two parts, namely Books Six and Seven of Thucydides. It was originally written by Thucydides, an ancient Greek historian, and was published in 1879. The book is a detailed account of the expedition of the Athenian army to Sicily during the Peloponnesian War. It provides a comprehensive description of the political and military events that led to the expedition, the preparations made by the Athenians, and the battles that took place during the campaign. The book also includes notes that provide additional information and insights into the historical context of the events described in the text. Overall, The Sicilian Expedition is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history and the Peloponnesian War in particular.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.