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“But the prize for courage will surely be awarded most justly to those who best know the difference between hardship and pleasure and yet are never tempted to shrink from danger.”

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

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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