The Capture Of Sphacteria: Book Four, Chapter One To Forty-One (1881) - Couverture souple

Thucydides

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1104481782 ISBN 13 : 9781104481780

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing Co, 2009

Synopsis

The Capture of Sphacteria is a historical book written by Thucydides, detailing the events of the Peloponnesian War. The book is divided into four chapters, with the fourth chapter being the longest and containing forty-one sections. The book describes the events surrounding the capture of the island of Sphacteria by the Athenians during the Peloponnesian War. The island was held by a group of Spartan soldiers, and the Athenians launched a surprise attack to capture it. The book details the tactics used by both sides, as well as the political and social context of the war.Thucydides' writing style is straightforward and factual, with a focus on providing an accurate account of events rather than embellishing them with dramatic flourishes. The book is considered a valuable historical document, providing insight into the military tactics and political climate of ancient Greece. It is also a testament to Thucydides' skill as a historian and writer.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing Co
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1104481782
• ISBN 13: 9781104481780
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 130
• Éditeur: Graves C E
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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