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Tides of War
Book • 2000
Tides of War is a historical epic that delves into the complexities of the Peloponnesian War, focusing on the intertwined lives of Alcibiades, a brilliant but flawed leader, and Polemides, an Athenian soldier and assassin.
The novel explores the political intrigues, naval battles, and personal struggles that defined this pivotal conflict in ancient Greece.
Drawing from historical sources like Thucydides and Plato, Pressfield crafts a vivid and engaging narrative.
The novel explores the political intrigues, naval battles, and personal struggles that defined this pivotal conflict in ancient Greece.
Drawing from historical sources like Thucydides and Plato, Pressfield crafts a vivid and engaging narrative.
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as one of his books.


Steven Pressfield

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as one of Pressfield's best historical fiction novels.


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#102 – Steven Pressfield: The War of Art
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as a great book if you want to look into Alcibiades.


Pierce Brown

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as one of Steven Pressfield's books, in the context of his writing process and the importance of focus.


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as one of Pressfield's previous works.


Brett McKay

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