George Bernard Shaw vs History of the Peloponnesian War: Which Should You Read?
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George Bernard Shaw
"Most people either say that they agree with Bernard Shaw or that they do not understand him. I am the only person who understands him, and I do not agree with him." -- G. K. C.
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History of the Peloponnesian War
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…
The verdict
- Readers rate History of the Peloponnesian War highest: History of the Peloponnesian War 4.0 · George Bernard Shaw 3.7.
- George Bernard Shaw is the quickest read — about 1 hours vs 7 for History of the Peloponnesian War.
- History of the Peloponnesian War has the widest readership — 41465 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| George Bernard Shaw | History of the Peloponnesian War | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.7 (171) | 4.0 (41465) |
| Hardcover | — | 4.6 (7) |
| Google Books | — | 4.0 (1) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.5 (6) |
Reception
| George Bernard Shaw | History of the Peloponnesian War | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 171 | 41465 |
| Editions | 138 | 172 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 430 | 85651 |
| Reading it now | — | 4308 |
| Written reviews | 26 | 1513 |
| Wikipedia attention | 51342 | 8298 |
| Pages | 94 | 399 |