Publisher's Synopsis
Thucydides' Book V, first published in 1888, is a historical account of the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta in the 5th century BC. It covers the years 421-415 BC, including the Peace of Nicias and the Sicilian Expedition. Thucydides, an Athenian general and historian, provides a detailed and objective analysis of the political, military, and diplomatic events that shaped the conflict. He describes the strategies and tactics employed by both sides, as well as the personalities of the key players. Thucydides' writing is renowned for its clarity, accuracy, and impartiality, and Book V is a classic example of his style. This edition includes a preface and notes by the translator, Richard Crawley, as well as a comprehensive index. It is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in ancient Greek history and warfare.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.
