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# History Of The Peloponnesian War by Thucydides - Paperback

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History Of The Peloponnesian War by Thucydides - Paperback : Thucydides, Finley, M., Warner, Rex: desertcart.ae: Books

Review: Dissatisfied with Book Quality - Low print quality and thin paper killed off any excitement I had upon recieving the package. I feel this price could have been used better elsewhere.
Review: First of all, I find it close to impossible to rate such a book as this, as it is truly great as an insight into events that happened thousands of years ago, while the writing and accessibility of the work clearly could have been better. Nevertheless, in my opinion this is a 5-star book, as the detail and insight into a war that took place ~400bc is such a great read. Thucydides shows a himself as a great analyst of the conficts he relates, and instead of just relating the facts, he guides us through the actors motivations and the reasons for what takes place. THAT is the value of this book as far as I'm concerned, the strategic approach to conflict, and the massive amount of strategy in regards to alliances and battles that we get to share through this book. Being a student of political philosophy I read this book because of my fascination with Thomas Hobbes (Allthough not the Hobbes-translation). It will be hard for anyone to understand Hobbes through this though, and I must question the usefulness for most of such a linkage on the whole. There is also a lot of history in this book that will interest a lot of you (Those that are like me), rather little, but one gets through it, and when one is done with the book I truly feel I have gotten a great lecture in strategy and conflict!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #30,822 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #20 in History of Ancient Greece #71 in Ancient & Medieval Literature #150 in Military History |
| Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (657) |
| Dimensions  | 19.56 x 12.7 x 2.79 cm |
| Edition  | Revised ed. |
| ISBN-10  | 0140440399 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0140440393 |
| Item weight  | 475 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 656 pages |
| Publication date  | 28 February 1974 |
| Publisher  | Penguin Classics |
| Reading age  | 18 years and up |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐ Dissatisfied with Book Quality
*by Y***N on 25 April 2025*

Low print quality and thin paper killed off any excitement I had upon recieving the package. I feel this price could have been used better elsewhere.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by H***A on 3 January 2007*

First of all, I find it close to impossible to rate such a book as this, as it is truly great as an insight into events that happened thousands of years ago, while the writing and accessibility of the work clearly could have been better. Nevertheless, in my opinion this is a 5-star book, as the detail and insight into a war that took place ~400bc is such a great read. Thucydides shows a himself as a great analyst of the conficts he relates, and instead of just relating the facts, he guides us through the actors motivations and the reasons for what takes place. THAT is the value of this book as far as I'm concerned, the strategic approach to conflict, and the massive amount of strategy in regards to alliances and battles that we get to share through this book. Being a student of political philosophy I read this book because of my fascination with Thomas Hobbes (Allthough not the Hobbes-translation). It will be hard for anyone to understand Hobbes through this though, and I must question the usefulness for most of such a linkage on the whole. There is also a lot of history in this book that will interest a lot of you (Those that are like me), rather little, but one gets through it, and when one is done with the book I truly feel I have gotten a great lecture in strategy and conflict!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***L on 19 September 2025*

Thucydides' "History of the Peloponnesian War" is an absolute triumph. From the very first page, I was captivated by the detailed and dramatic account of the conflict between Athens and Sparta. This isn't just a dry recounting of facts; it's a gripping narrative filled with political intrigue, military strategy, and profound human insights. Thucydides' writing style is remarkably modern and his analysis of power, alliances, and the nature of war is as relevant today as it was over two millennia ago. I highly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in history, political science, or simply a great story. It's a foundational text that has shaped our understanding of conflict and human nature.

## Frequently Bought Together

- History of the Peloponnesian War
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