The Peloponnesian War
Thomas Hobbes's translation of Thucydides brings together the magisterial prose of one of the greatest writers of the English language and the depth of mind and experience of one of the greatest writers of history in any language.
The Peloponnesian War is highly regarded for its insightful analysis and narrative of the conflict between the Athenian Empire and the Peloponnesian League, led by Sparta, during the fifth century BC.
"For every reason, the current availability of this great work is a boon." — Joseph Cropsey, University of Chicago
Thomas Hobbes's translation of Thucydides brings together the magisterial prose of one of the greatest writers of the English language and the depth of mind and experience of one of the greatest writers of history in any language.
The Peloponnesian War is highly regarded for its insightful analysis and narrative of the conflict between the Athenian Empire and the Peloponnesian League, led by Sparta, during the fifth century BC.
"For every reason, the current availability of this great work is a boon." — Joseph Cropsey, University of Chicago
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Thomas Hobbes's translation of Thucydides brings together the magisterial prose of one of the greatest writers of the English language and the depth of mind and experience of one of the greatest writers of history in any language.
The Peloponnesian War is highly regarded for its insightful analysis and narrative of the conflict between the Athenian Empire and the Peloponnesian League, led by Sparta, during the fifth century BC.
"For every reason, the current availability of this great work is a boon." — Joseph Cropsey, University of Chicago
