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The Athenian Empire and the Coming of the Peloponnesian War
Tides of History
History is Subjective Yet Valid
Thucydides should not be viewed strictly as a rational historian or as an unreliable fantasist; rather, he was a product of his time, adhering to principles that made sense within his context. While he may have been incorrect at times or modified his accounts to protect himself or others, it is reasonable to believe he endeavored to convey a defensible narrative of 5th century BC events. His decision to start the detailed recounting of the war in 431 BC stemmed from a confident belief in the significance of this conflict, which he deemed worthy of historical documentation.
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