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Thucydides: The Peloponnesian War Book VII

Engelsk Paperback

Thucydides: The Peloponnesian War Book VII

Engelsk Paperback
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In Books 6 and 7 Thucydides'' narrative is, as Plutarch puts it, ''at its most emotional, vivid, and varied'' as he describes the Sicilian Expedition that ended so catastrophically for Athens (415–413 BCE). Book 7 opens with Athens seemingly on the point of victory, but the arrival of the Spartan commander Gylippus marks a change in fortunes and the Athenian commander Nicias is soon sending home a desperate plea for reinforcements. Three narrative masterpieces follow their arrival, first the eerie confusion of the night battle on the heights, then the naval clash in the Great Harbour, and finally the desperate attempt to escape and the slaughter at the river Assinarus. Following the sister commentary on Book 6, the Commentary offers students considerable help understanding the Greek while the Introduction discusses Thucydides'' narrative skill and the part these books play in the architecture of the history.
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In Books 6 and 7 Thucydides'' narrative is, as Plutarch puts it, ''at its most emotional, vivid, and varied'' as he describes the Sicilian Expedition that ended so catastrophically for Athens (415–413 BCE). Book 7 opens with Athens seemingly on the point of victory, but the arrival of the Spartan commander Gylippus marks a change in fortunes and the Athenian commander Nicias is soon sending home a desperate plea for reinforcements. Three narrative masterpieces follow their arrival, first the eerie confusion of the night battle on the heights, then the naval clash in the Great Harbour, and finally the desperate attempt to escape and the slaughter at the river Assinarus. Following the sister commentary on Book 6, the Commentary offers students considerable help understanding the Greek while the Introduction discusses Thucydides'' narrative skill and the part these books play in the architecture of the history.
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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 306
ISBN-13: 9781316630228
Indbinding: Paperback
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ISBN-10: 1316630226
Udg. Dato: 6 jan 2022
Længde: 22mm
Bredde: 217mm
Højde: 138mm
Forlag: Cambridge University Press
Oplagsdato: 6 jan 2022
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Kategori Samfundsvidenskabelig idéhistorie


ISBN-13 9781316630228


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Paperback


Sider 306


Udgave


Længde 22mm


Bredde 217mm


Højde 138mm


Udg. Dato 6 jan 2022


Oplagsdato 6 jan 2022


Forlag Cambridge University Press