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History of the Peloponnesian War Paperback – January 1, 1972
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For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
- Print length656 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherPenguin Classics
- Publication dateJanuary 1, 1972
- Reading age18 years and up
- Dimensions9.02 x 5.98 x 0.8 inches
- ISBN-100140440399
- ISBN-13978-0140440393
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Rex Warner was a Professor of the University of Connecticut from 1964 until his retirement in He was born in 1905 and went to Wadham College, Oxford, where he gained a "first" in Classical Moderations, and took a degree in English Literature. He taught in Egypt and England, and was Director of the British Institute, Athens, from 1945 to 1947. He has written poems, novels and critical essays, has worked on films and broadcasting, and has translated many works, of which Xenophon’s History of My Time and The Persian Expedition, Thucydides’ The Peloponnesian War, and Plutarch’s Lives (under the title Fall of the Roman Republic) and Moral Essays have been published in Penguin Classics.
M. I. Finley was a professor of ancient history and master of Darwin College, Cambridge. He died in 1986.
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- Publisher : Penguin Classics; Revised edition (January 1, 1972)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 656 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0140440399
- ISBN-13 : 978-0140440393
- Reading age : 18 years and up
- Item Weight : 0.704 ounces
- Dimensions : 9.02 x 5.98 x 0.8 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #19,156 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #11 in Ancient Greek History (Books)
- #287 in Military History (Books)
- #18,129 in Literature & Fiction (Books)
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Customers find the book's language and thought clear, providing a detailed analysis of complex events. They describe it as a great read with interesting content and an insightful perspective on history. Readers appreciate the fine translation and artwork.
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Customers find the book readable and informative. They appreciate the clear language and thought, providing a detailed analysis of a complex and ongoing issue. The book contains the best description of both the Viet Nam and the conflict. Readers describe it as an excellent lecture in strategy and conflict.
"...Thucydides shows a himself as a great analyst of the conficts he relates, and instead of just relating the facts, he guides us through the actors..." Read more
"...numerous interviews, tirelessly researching records, and gathering a great deal of evidence, Thucydides "History of the Peloponnesian War"..." Read more
"...his use of written material, interviews with participants, and scientific objectivity, he set a precedent that would be held as the ideal for all..." Read more
"...Thucydides is unmatched in his insights, clarity of language and thought, and in his informative description of the history of his time...." Read more
Customers find the book readable. They appreciate the Pericles speeches.
"...the detail and insight into a war that took place ~400bc is such a great read...." Read more
"...translation, this Rex Warner one, which is pretty standard, is a good one to get...." Read more
"...This is vital reading if you have even a passing interest in military history, Ancient Greek history, or, really, any history at all." Read more
"Not just a great book, perhaps the greatest history book ever written. It is our fortune that it did survive..." Read more
Customers find the book informative and a reliable historical record of the Peloponnesian War. They describe it as an interesting glimpse into ancient minds and the bedrock of Western Civilization.
"...used the tools of evidence and objectivity to create a reliable historical record of the great war between Athens and Sparta to stand the test of..." Read more
"...This book is at the bedrock of Western Civilization, and must be read to understand the great European conflicts which followed." Read more
"More than a simple historical treatise, it is a character study in human nature and its affects on the human actions that make history...." Read more
"Not just a great book, perhaps the greatest history book ever written. It is our fortune that it did survive..." Read more
Customers find the book interesting and insightful into events that happened thousands of years ago. They describe it as an enjoyable read for history enthusiasts with timeless lessons.
"...to impossible to rate such a book as this, as it is truly great as an insight into events that happened thousands of years ago, while the writing..." Read more
"...An enjoyable read for any historiphile. It could use more maps but be sure to check the back of the book for the few it does have." Read more
"...it, is guaranteed to come out the other side wiser, and intellectually richer." Read more
"...Even though this book is set 2400-ish years ago its lessons are still powerful today...." Read more
Customers like the translation. They say it's a fine work, not as good as Herodotus, but good enough.
"...chronicles ever since, and the Rex Warner translation is itself a fine work. Grant Hildebrand Seattle" Read more
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Customers appreciate the artwork. They say it's great and has timeless themes of power, glory, betrayal, and pointlessness.
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2007First of all, I find it close to impossible to rate such a book as this, as it is truly great as an insight into events that happened thousands of years ago, while the writing and accessibility of the work clearly could have been better. Nevertheless, in my opinion this is a 5-star book, as the detail and insight into a war that took place ~400bc is such a great read.
Thucydides shows a himself as a great analyst of the conficts he relates, and instead of just relating the facts, he guides us through the actors motivations and the reasons for what takes place. THAT is the value of this book as far as I'm concerned, the strategic approach to conflict, and the massive amount of strategy in regards to alliances and battles that we get to share through this book.
Being a student of political philosophy I read this book because of my fascination with Thomas Hobbes (Allthough not the Hobbes-translation). It will be hard for anyone to understand Hobbes through this though, and I must question the usefulness for most of such a linkage on the whole. There is also a lot of history in this book that will interest a lot of you (Those that are like me), rather little, but one gets through it, and when one is done with the book I truly feel I have gotten a great lecture in strategy and conflict!
- Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2024In my experience, there are three kinds of history books: those which are total BS, those which are half BS, and those which are no BS. The only one I have yet read which I would place in the no BS category is Thucydides. If you want an English translation, this Rex Warner one, which is pretty standard, is a good one to get. If I were asked what three books I would recommend that any President should read, I would say, "Read Thucydides three times."
- Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2013Through the use of numerous interviews, tirelessly researching records, and gathering a great deal of evidence, Thucydides "History of the Peloponnesian War" stands as perhaps the first great work of nonfiction in Western history. After generations of epic poems and stories, which included every bit as much exaggeration and mythology as they did truth, Thucydides used the tools of evidence and objectivity to create a reliable historical record of the great war between Athens and Sparta to stand the test of time. This is vital reading if you have even a passing interest in military history, Ancient Greek history, or, really, any history at all.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2001Thucydides is usually accounted the first "real" historian; because of his use of written material, interviews with participants, and scientific objectivity, he set a precedent that would be held as the ideal for all who followed. Thucydides remarks at the beginning of his book that:"...if these words of mine are judged useful by those who want to understand clearly the events which happened in the past and which (human nature being what it is) will, at some time or other in much the same ways, be repeated in the future." No historian today would claim that the past repeats its self, but, sadly, human nature does. Like some of my fellow reviewers you can see the correlation of the Peloponnesian and Delian leagues with the United Nations and NATO of today. The numerous peace treaties and ambassadorial delegations seem so closely to mirror our present time. This book is at the bedrock of Western Civilization, and must be read to understand the great European conflicts which followed.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2023This translation was recommended to me for my studies. Amazon sent books looking new as advertised. Very pleased with this particular purchase. Book is fairly cheaply made, but better than many these days! Great artwork chosen anyways..
- Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2006More than a simple historical treatise, it is a character study in human nature and its affects on the human actions that make history. A classic of historical works in its detail and insight on human action we know as history. Thucydides is unmatched in his insights, clarity of language and thought, and in his informative description of the history of his time. A must read for anyone wanting to plumb the depths of western civilization and ethos. An enjoyable read for any historiphile.
It could use more maps but be sure to check the back of the book for the few it does have.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2020Not just a great book, perhaps the greatest history book ever written. It is our fortune that it did survive
his long, and, anyone reading it, is guaranteed to come out the other side wiser, and intellectually richer.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2019"My book was not meant to meet the tastes of an immediate public, but was done to last forever." At 2,430 years, it's on its way. Thucydides has been called the greatest historian of all time, with reason; certainly his work set the conditions for historic chronicles ever since, and the Rex Warner translation is itself a fine work. Grant Hildebrand Seattle
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- Dr. Robert C. OswaldReviewed in Canada on January 14, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Still gripping, 2500 years later
A great story of overcoming tremendous odds to survive. Not just all the enemies they encountered, but Xenophon's own men were often more troublesome still. Those pesky Greeks took democracy to such absurd lengths that being a general seemed to require surviving periodic recall votes by your soldier electorate! It is interesting to think that the tribes they faced and fought on their incredible trek are generally still there, like the Carduii, in whom we recognize today's Kurds. The difference is that spears and boulders have been replaced by Kalashnikovs and Toyota pickups.
- AaronReviewed in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars apìsteftos (incredible)
Surprisingly readable for a record from the ancient era. Every page leaves you eager to learn more and if you are interested in learning this period of Greek history then it will absolutely keeped you hooked from beginning to end.
Honestly one of the best books I have ever read but that is because I already have a great interest in Ancient Greek history and especially the Persian and Peloponnesian War eras.
In short, an essential read for anybody desiring to learn more about classical history. This book briefly describes the rise of (arguably) the most influential metropolis in European history and spares no detail in it's eventual downfall. And that's just Athens. The fate of all other participants in Greece's greatest war, including Sparta, are given just as much respect in regards to why they chose to declare war and how they faired in the conflict.
This is not really a review in all honesty. I just typed this up because I was looking at my bookshelf and remembered just how great this book is. Just looking at it reminded me of all I had learned from the book.
Possibly my favourite historical book of all time from my favourite historical era of all time. Worth every penny.
- MayankReviewed in India on March 14, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Content is Awesome but the Seller is selling fake books
Page quality is bad, no proper alignment, bad ink quality, blur images. This is a replica of original book. Price must not be more than 70 rupess. It must be from Fake Book market of Delhi.
Seller is a scammer
- SaraReviewed in Germany on January 13, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Great choice.
- StealthReviewed in Australia on September 20, 2024
1.0 out of 5 stars Poor text presentation
The poorly formatted/presented text in this book makes it a chore to read.
At 600+ pages, I'm tempted to just throw it in the paper recycling bin.