{"title":"Thucydides","description":"Martin Hammond has published translations of the Iliad, the Odyssey, and the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius. P. J. Rhodes is the author of numerous books and articles, including A History of the Classical Greek World, 478-323 BC.","products":[{"product_id":"the-peloponnesian-war-paperback","title":"The Peloponnesian War - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The greatest historian that ever lived.\" Such was Macaulay's assessment of Thucydides (c. 460-400 BC) and his history of the Peloponnesian War, the momentous struggle between Athens and Sparta that lasted for twenty-seven years from 431 to 404 BC, involved virtually the whole of the Greek world, and ended in the fall of Athens. A participant in the war himself, Thucydides brings to his history an awesome intellect, brilliant narrative, and penetrating analysis of the nature of power, as it affects both states and individuals. Of the prose writers of the ancient world, Thucydides has had more lasting influence on western thought than all but Plato and Aristotle. This new edition combines a masterly new translation by Martin Hammond with comprehensive supporting material, including summaries of individual Books; textual notes; a comprehensive analytical index; an appendix on weights, measures and distances, money, and calendars; ten maps; an up-to-date bibliography; and an illuminating introduction by P.J. Rhodes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Series: \u003c\/strong\u003e For over 100 years \u003cstrong\u003eOxford World's Classics\u003c\/strong\u003e has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51365701746911,"sku":"9780192821911","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/CPoTQwMdK79780192821911.webp?v=1789070134"},{"product_id":"the-history-of-the-peloponnesian-war-paperback","title":"The History of the Peloponnesian War - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eThucydides, an Athenian, wrote the history of the war between the Peloponnesians and the Athenians, beginning at the moment that it broke out, and believing that it would be a great war and more worthy of relation than any that had preceded it. This belief was not without its grounds. The preparations of both the combatants were in every department in the last state of perfection; and he could see the rest of the Hellenic race taking sides in the quarrel; those who delayed doing so at once having it in contemplation. Indeed this was the greatest movement yet known in history, not only of the Hellenes, but of a large part of the barbarian world-I had almost said of mankind. For though the events of remote antiquity, and even those that more immediately preceded the war, could not from lapse of time be clearly ascertained, yet the evidences which an inquiry carried as far back as was practicable leads me to trust, all point to the conclusion that there was nothing on a great scale, either in war or in other matters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51367392444639,"sku":"9781512116694","price":10.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/D-4TI-pq2r9781512116694.webp?v=1789106188"},{"product_id":"the-history-of-the-peloponnesian-war-paperback-1","title":"The History of the Peloponnesian War - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDive into Thucydides' timeless account of the \u003cem\u003eHistory of the Peloponnesian War\u003c\/em\u003e, a brutal conflict between Athens and Sparta. This masterpiece explores the complexities of power, politics, and human nature, offering profound insights into the rise and fall of civilizations. A must-read for anyone seeking to understand the roots of Western history and thought.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51368243888351,"sku":"9798330376612","price":23.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/pFfbUl4gOZ9798330376612.webp?v=1789125095"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/thucydides.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}