The Fifth Book of Thucydides (Classic Reprint): Edited With Notes: Edited with Notes (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Inhaltsangabe

Plunge into the Fifth Book of Thucydides and explore a period of growing tension after an extended truce.

This edition presents not only the account of the campaigns and intrigues that follow the truce, but also the analyses and notes that accompany the text, offering a clear view of the intentions and political contexts of the time.

Le livre retrace les efforts d’Athènes et de ses alliés pour regagner l’influence en Thrace, les revers militaires et les dynamiques internes qui minent la cité. Il présente une narration dense, marquée par des intrigues politiques, des alliances et des hésitations stratégiques, tout en contextualisant des épisodes majeurs comme les combats d’Amphipolis et le retour du débat sur la justice et le pouvoir.
What you will experience or understand by reading:

• An overview of the motivations and political choices during a period of fragile peace and the resumption of war.
• The description of the military campaigns and the turning points that influence the Greek balance of power.
• An introduction and explanatory notes that shed light on complex passages and historical speeches.
• A presentation of the historical framework and the moral issues that run through the narrative.

Ideal for readers who wish to place the unfolding of ancient Greek events in their political and cultural context, and for those who want a guided introduction with annotations to facilitate understanding.

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