The Peloponnesian War

About this book

A chronicle of the rise and fall of a great empire, and an examination of the dark times that still resonate todayFor three decades in the fifth century b.c., the ancient world was torn apart by a conflict that was as dramatic, divisive, and destructive as the world wars of the twentieth century: the Peloponnesian War. Donald Kagan, one of the world’s most respected classical, political, and military historians, presents a new account of this vicious war of Greek against Greek, Athenian against Spartan. The Peloponnesian War is a magisterial work of history written for general readers, offering a fresh examination of a pivotal moment in Western civilization. This lively, readable narrative conveys a richly detailed portrait of a vanished world while honoring its timeless relevance.

Details

Format

Paperback

ISBN-13

9780142004371

Publisher

Penguin Books

Published

April 27, 2004

Pages

544

Weight

17.6 oz

Subject

History