Description

Notes Upon Thucydides, Books 1-2: Original And Compiled (1857) is a book written by John George Sheppard. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the first two books of Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War. The author provides both original notes and compiled notes from various sources, including the works of other scholars. The book is aimed at students and scholars of ancient history, as well as anyone interested in the Peloponnesian War. The author covers a range of topics, including the causes of the war, the political and military strategies of the Athenians and Spartans, and the major battles and events of the war. The book also includes detailed maps and illustrations to help readers understand the geography and tactics of the war. Overall, Notes Upon Thucydides, Books 1-2: Original And Compiled (1857) is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Thucydides' work and the Peloponnesian War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.