“I have written my work, not as an essay which is to win the applause of the moment, but as a possession for all time”
Quote by Thucydides
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Thucydides
Thucydides, a renowned Greek historian, lived from 460 BC to 395 BC. His work, 'The History of the Peloponnesian War', is considered a classic in Western historical writing, known for its meticulous record of facts and profound political analysis. more
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