Three Essays On Thucydides
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: John Finley
Binding: Hardback
Published: Harvard University Press, 1967
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Discoloured DJ spine. Chipping and light rips to same. Denting to spine of board. Tanning to interior of DJ. Pages yellowed. All text legible.
This scholarly work presents a profound analysis of the ancient Greek historian's seminal text. John Finley, a distinguished classicist, argues for a nuanced understanding of Thucydides' methodology and his portrayal of the Peloponnesian War. The collection uncovers the intricate layers of Thucydides' political thought and literary artistry, illustrating his enduring relevance to contemporary studies of conflict and power. It details the historical context and philosophical underpinnings that shaped one of antiquity's most significant historical accounts, offering fresh perspectives for both seasoned scholars and new readers.
Author: John Finley
Binding: Hardback
Published: Harvard University Press, 1967
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Discoloured DJ spine. Chipping and light rips to same. Denting to spine of board. Tanning to interior of DJ. Pages yellowed. All text legible.
This scholarly work presents a profound analysis of the ancient Greek historian's seminal text. John Finley, a distinguished classicist, argues for a nuanced understanding of Thucydides' methodology and his portrayal of the Peloponnesian War. The collection uncovers the intricate layers of Thucydides' political thought and literary artistry, illustrating his enduring relevance to contemporary studies of conflict and power. It details the historical context and philosophical underpinnings that shaped one of antiquity's most significant historical accounts, offering fresh perspectives for both seasoned scholars and new readers.