Thucydides (Classic Reprint): Book VII: Book VII (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Thucydides' Book VII chronicles Athens' fortunes in Sicily and the widening war, offering a clear view of where power and strategy meet.

This edition presents the historical narrative alongside commentary that helps frame the events of the Decelean War, the Sicilian disaster, and the shifting roles of leaders and factions. It highlights the people who shaped policy and action, from strategoi to oligarchs, and it situates military campaigns within the political drama of Athens and its allies.

• Discover the sequence of campaigns and battles in Sicily and the impact on Athens’ war effort
• Meet key figures such as Alcibiades, Nicias, Demosthenes, and others who influenced decisions
• See how political clubs, prosecutions, and leadership changes affected military outcomes
• Access the notes and appendix material that illuminate the text’s context and sources

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