“we know that there can never be any solid friendship between individuals, or union between communities that is worth the name, unless the parties be persuaded of each others honesty”
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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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