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Thucydides' history of the Peloponnesian War combines brilliant narrative and penetrating analysis; his writing has had more lasting influence on western thought than all but Plato and Aristotle. This masterly new translation is the most comprehensive single-volume edition currently available.

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The most accurate and readable translation we now have... the only choice for a serious reading of Thucydides. * Steven J. Willet, Arion *
This book deserves to be the standard translation of Thucydides that everyone will use and enjoy. * Greece and RomeAutumn 2010 *
The book is excellent value for money and the obvious choice for any reader of Thucydides. * John Taylor, The Anglo-Hellenic Review *
H.'s new translation of Thucydides is a triumph. Fluent yet sinewy...It is both accurate and lucid. * James Morwood, Journal of Classical Teaching *
Totally indispensable....it is stimulating as well as informative. * James Morwood, Journal of Classical Teaching *
An excellent new translation, with superb notes and introduction. This will become the standard translation for this important author * Timothy Duff, Reading University *

The Peloponnesian War

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    A Paperback / softback by Thucydides, Martin Hammond, P. J. Rhodes

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      Publisher Oxford University Press
      Published 11 June 2009
      ISBN-13 9780192821911
      978-0192821911
      ISBN-10 0192821911
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      Non Fiction History European history European history: medieval period, middle ages Military History Ancient warfare

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Thucydides' history of the Peloponnesian War combines brilliant narrative and penetrating analysis; his writing has had more lasting influence on western thought than all but Plato and Aristotle. This masterly new translation is the most comprehensive single-volume edition currently available.

      Trade Review
      The most accurate and readable translation we now have... the only choice for a serious reading of Thucydides. * Steven J. Willet, Arion *
      This book deserves to be the standard translation of Thucydides that everyone will use and enjoy. * Greece and RomeAutumn 2010 *
      The book is excellent value for money and the obvious choice for any reader of Thucydides. * John Taylor, The Anglo-Hellenic Review *
      H.'s new translation of Thucydides is a triumph. Fluent yet sinewy...It is both accurate and lucid. * James Morwood, Journal of Classical Teaching *
      Totally indispensable....it is stimulating as well as informative. * James Morwood, Journal of Classical Teaching *
      An excellent new translation, with superb notes and introduction. This will become the standard translation for this important author * Timothy Duff, Reading University *

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