“For men can endure to hear others praised only so long as they can severally persuade themselves of their own ability to equal the actions recounted: when this point is passed, envy comes in and with it incredulity.”
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
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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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