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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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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This philosophical and historical analysis reevaluates Thucydides' account of the Peloponnesian War through the lens of ecology and the work of Clausewitz. Historian Donald Kagan is widely recognized for his groundbreaking analysis of Thucydides and this book is both a testament to his enduring scholarship and an exciting new contribution to the field. Kagan argues that Thucydides' work is not simply an account of a war but a meditation on the violent nature of politics and human affairs. Like Clausewitz who defined war as "an act of violence intended to compel our opponent to fulfill our will," Kagan sees Thucydides arguing that political leaders who do not understand this essential nature of power are doomed to failure. This book is not just a work of intellectual history. It is a vital contribution to our understanding of war and politics and a must-read not just for military historians but anyone interested in the human condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333001063_0
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