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Thucydidis I-II: With collation of the two Cambridge mss. and the Aldine and Juntine editions. By Richard Shilleto

Richard Shilleto's edition of Thucydides' I-II offers a detailed comparison of the text from various manuscripts and editions, providing scholars with a comprehensive resource for studying the ancient Greek historian's work. more

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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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