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History of the Peloponnesian War

History of the Peloponnesian War

By: Thucydides
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This work sets forth the war waged between the Peloponnesians and the Athenians, as Thucydides recorded it: not as a tale adorned for the pleasure of the moment, but as an inquiry into power, fear, ambition, judgment, and the calamities that befall cities in conflict. Read in full, it offers a possession for all time to those who would understand how men and states act under necessity.Public domain World
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  • The History of the Peloponnesian War Chapter 5

    The History of the Peloponnesian War Chapter 5
    Jul 4 2026
    In which the allied states, moved by grievances and necessity, convene at Lacedaemon to debate the onset of war with Athens, while the rival cities engage in fierce oratory and diplomatic exchanges seeking to justify their cause. The histories of notable men such as Pausanias and Themistocles are recounted, illustrating the fraught relations and ambitions that underlie the tensions preceding the conflict.
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    45 mins
  • The History of the Peloponnesian War Chapter 4

    The History of the Peloponnesian War Chapter 4
    Jun 27 2026
    In which the remains of Athenian resilience and naval ambition emerge following the Persian Wars, as walls rise swiftly and dominion extends through strategic sieges, alliances, and campaigns against both Persian and Hellenic adversaries. These developments unfold amid shifting loyalties, stern impositions on allies, and intermittent strife, painting a complex portrait of growing Athenian power and the uneasy peace sustained by fragile truces and contested spheres of influence.
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    33 mins
  • The History of the Peloponnesian War Chapter 3

    The History of the Peloponnesian War Chapter 3
    Jun 20 2026
    In which the Peloponnesian congress at Lacedaemon assembles amid rising accusations between Athens and its adversaries, exposing the profound discord and competing character traits that shape their rivalry. Amidst passionate speeches advocating war and prudent counsel urging delay and preparation, the Lacedaemonians ultimately deem Athens the aggressor, setting the stage for a conflict born of both fear and honour.
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    32 mins
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