Author |
Thucydides, 456? BCE-396 BCE |
Translator |
Gracián, Diego, 1494-1586? |
Title |
Historia de la guerra del Peloponeso (2 de 2)
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Note |
Reading ease score: 33.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Peloponnesian_War
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Credits |
Ramón Pajares Box and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This ebook was produced from images generously made available by Biblioteca Digital Hispánica/Biblioteca Nacional de España.)
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Summary |
"Historia de la guerra del Peloponeso (2 de 2)" by Thucydides is a historical account written in the late 5th century BC. This work provides a detailed chronicle of the protracted conflict between Athens and Sparta, exploring the political, military, and social dynamics at play during this critical period in ancient Greek history. The opening of the second volume encompasses various military engagements and political maneuvers amid the ongoing Peloponnesian War. It begins with the Athenians, led by Cleón, capturing the city of Torone, followed by internal dynamics as Athenian envoys attempt to forge alliances in Italy and Sicily. The narrative further juxtaposes the fates of key figures like Cleón and Brásidas, highlighting the strategic decisions that lead to a significant turning point in battles, illustrating the complex interplay of decisions that define warfare. The tensions arise as cities navigate shifting alliances amidst war, contributing to a broader understanding of the era's geopolitical landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
Spanish |
LoC Class |
DF: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece
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Subject |
Greece -- History -- Peloponnesian War, 431-404 B.C.
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
66867 |
Release Date |
Dec 2, 2021 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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