“Abstinence from all injustice to other first-rate powers is a greater tower of strength than anything that can be gained by the sacrifice of permanent tranquillity for an apparent temporary advantage.”
Quote by Thucydides
Work
The Landmark Thucydides
The Landmark Thucydides is a scholarly annotated edition of the ancient Greek historian Thucydides' narrative of the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta. This edition includes extensive commentary and analysis, providing readers with a deeper understanding of Thucydides' historical methods and the political and military events of the time. more
Author
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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