
Ιστορίαι (Histories) Βιβλίοv 3 (Book 3)
by Thucydides
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Book 3 of Thucydides' *Histories* details the third year of the Peloponnesian War, a pivotal period marked by significant events. The Athenian fleet, led by the ambitious Nicias, faces a critical challenge in Sicily, where they attempt to conquer the city of Syracuse. The book also delves into the intricate political landscape of Athens, where tensions between the democratic faction and the oligarchic party escalate, culminating in the rise of a powerful leader, Cleon. Meanwhile, Sparta's efforts to advance on Athens are hampered by internal strife and a devastating plague that sweeps through the city. The book concludes with the Athenian defeat at Syracuse, a turning point in the war that significantly weakens Athenian power.Book Details
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Thucydides was an Athenian historian and general. His History of the Peloponnesian War recounts the fifth-century BC war between Sparta and Athens until the year 411 BC. Thucydides has been dubbed the...
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