Ιστορίαι (Histories) Βιβλίοv 5 (Book 5)
by Thucydides
'Ιστορίαι (Histories) Βιβλίοv 5 (Book 5)' Summary
The fifth book of Thucydides' *Histories* chronicles the escalating tensions between Athens and Sparta during the Peloponnesian War. It details the Athenian expedition to Sicily, aiming to conquer the island and secure its resources. The Spartans, seizing this opportunity, launch a surprise attack on Athenian allies in mainland Greece. The book explores the complexities of alliances and betrayals, showcasing the shifting loyalties and political machinations of the warring factions. Through vivid descriptions of battles and strategic maneuvers, Thucydides illustrates the grim realities of warfare, emphasizing the human cost of conflict and the destructive nature of ambition. The narrative culminates in the Athenian defeat at Syracuse, a turning point in the war that marked a significant loss for Athens and shifted the balance of power in favor of Sparta.Book Details
Language
Ancient GreekOriginal Language
Published In
Genre/Category
Tags/Keywords
Authors
Thucydides
Greece
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...
Books by ThucydidesDownload eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
- Select Speed
Related books
Letters of Lord Nelson to Lady Hamilton, Volume I by Horatio Nelson
This volume contains the letters that Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, 1st Duke of Bronté, KB, wrote to Lady Hamilton, with whom he was having a n...
History of the Rise, Progress and Termination of the American Revolution Vol. 1 by Mercy Otis Warren
Mercy Otis Warren's 'History of the Rise, Progress and Termination of the American Revolution' is a comprehensive account of the American Revolution,...
Myths And Legends Of British North America by Katharine Berry Judson
'Myths and Legends of British North America' by Katharine Berry Judson is a compilation of Native American myths and legends from various tribes acros...
Vindication Of The Rights Of Men, In A Letter To The Right Honourable Edmund Burke; Occasioned By His Reflections On The Revolution In France by Mary Wollstonecraft
A Vindication of the Rights of Men is a political treatise written by Mary Wollstonecraft in response to Edmund Burke's Reflections on the Revolution...
Life of John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough by Louise Creighton
The biography of John Churchill, the 1st Duke of Marlborough, a renowned military leader who played a pivotal role in British history during the 18th...
Abraham Lincoln: The Practical Mystic by Francis Grierson
This book delves into the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, exploring his philosophical and spiritual beliefs, particularly his embrace of mysticism...
Hurlbut's Story of the Bible Part 1 by Jesse Lyman Hurlbut
Some years ago, the editor of an English magazine sent a communication to "the hundred greatest men in Great Britain" asking them this question: "If f...
Book of the Cheese by Thomas Wilson Reid
This book, 'The Book of the Cheese' by Thomas Wilson Reid, delves into the rich history of Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, a renowned pub on Fleet Street, Lo...
Dust of the Desert by Robert Welles Ritchie
Dust of the Desert follows a group of explorers seeking a legendary lost city in the vast and unforgiving Arabian desert. Their journey along the trea...
Daughter of the Sky: The Story of Amelia Earhart by Paul L. Briand, Jr.
Amelia Earhart, one of aviation's most renowned figures, is the subject of this captivating biography. Briand paints a vivid portrait of Earhart's lif...
Reviews for Ιστορίαι (Histories) Βιβλίοv 5 (Book 5)
No reviews posted or approved, yet...