History of the Peloponnesian War
About this book
Written four hundred years before the birth of Christ, this detailed contemporary account of the long life-and-death struggle between Athens and Sparta stands an excellent chance of fulfilling its author's ambitious claim. Thucydides himself (c.460-400 BC) was an Athenian and achieved the rank of general in the earlier stages of the war. He applied thereafter a passion for accuracy and a contempt for myth and romance in compiling this factual record of a disastrous conflict.
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4.0/5 · 41465 readers · 399 pages · ≈ 7 h 23 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read History of the Peloponnesian War?
About ≈ 7 h 23 m — 399 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is History of the Peloponnesian War?
399 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is History of the Peloponnesian War?
It sits on the History shelves.
Is History of the Peloponnesian War in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who wrote History of the Peloponnesian War?
Thucydides.
Where can I read History of the Peloponnesian War online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library