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Thucydides
Book III
Book • 1891
Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War is a classic work of historical writing, renowned for its detailed account of the conflict between Athens and Sparta in the 5th century BC. It's considered a masterpiece of historical analysis, focusing on the political and strategic aspects of the war.
Thucydides' emphasis on human agency and the interplay of power dynamics makes his work relevant even today.
His work is studied for its insights into international relations, military strategy, and the nature of conflict.
Thucydides' emphasis on human agency and the interplay of power dynamics makes his work relevant even today.
His work is studied for its insights into international relations, military strategy, and the nature of conflict.
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in the context of an Odyssean education.


Dwarkesh Patel

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Dominic Cummings - COVID, Brexit, & Fixing Western Governance
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quoting Thucydides on great power politics.


Chris Lockwood

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Peace by piece? Zelensky and Trump meet again
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when explaining how Thucydides does not describe the city being attacked.

Natalie Haynes

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The Women Poets of Ancient Greece
Mentioned as a reference point, with 'Hellenica' continuing where it ends.

#253 - Anabasis by Xenophon
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, as a book he will move on to after reading the comedy plays.

Erik Rostad

#252 - The Frogs by Aristophanes
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while discussing the potential for conflict between the US and China.


Sam Harris

Moral Illusions