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History of the Peloponnesian War
Book • 2004
Written by Thucydides, this work is a detailed and insightful historical account of the Peloponnesian War. It chronicles the conflict between the Peloponnesian League, led by Sparta, and the Athenian Empire, emphasizing the significant impact of this war on Greek society.
Thucydides outlines the historical context leading up to the war, tracing the evolution of Greek society and detailing the tensions and incidents that led to the conflict.
The narrative examines key events, alliances, and the complex interplay of human ambition and political motivations during the war.
Thucydides outlines the historical context leading up to the war, tracing the evolution of Greek society and detailing the tensions and incidents that led to the conflict.
The narrative examines key events, alliances, and the complex interplay of human ambition and political motivations during the war.
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Robert Greene as an example of a writer whose work, studied in college, involved writing interpretations in the margins.
Robert Greene as an example of a writer whose work, studied in college, involved writing interpretations in the margins.
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Mentioned by Robert Greene in the context of his experience learning ancient Greek and the challenges of translation.
Robert Greene in the context of his experience learning ancient Greek and the challenges of translation.
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Tom Holland when discussing different perspectives on Helen of Troy's story and the Trojan War.
Tom Holland when discussing different perspectives on Helen of Troy's story and the Trojan War.
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Jacob Howland in the context of discussing the Peloponnesian War and Plato's response to it.
Jacob Howland in the context of discussing the Peloponnesian War and Plato's response to it.
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Mentioned by Bret Devereaux as the author who stated that wars are caused by fear, interest, and honor.
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Edith Hall in the context of the first thalassocracy, an empire that asserts its rule through sea power.
Edith Hall in the context of the first thalassocracy, an empire that asserts its rule through sea power.
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Ryan Holiday and Timothy Denevi in the context of the "Thucydides Trap" and its relevance to modern geopolitics.
Ryan Holiday and Timothy Denevi in the context of the "Thucydides Trap" and its relevance to modern geopolitics.
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Mentioned by Thomas777 as the first political philosopher, whose work is essential to understanding human societies and the nature of warfare.
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Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as a historical text relevant to understanding current geopolitical conflicts.
Ryan Holiday as a historical text relevant to understanding current geopolitical conflicts. How To Have a Great Empire? | Ask Daily Stoic
