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Thucydides: The War of the Peloponnesians and the Athenians - Cambridge Texts Edition
This Cambridge University Press edition presents Thucydides' foundational work on the great war between Athens and Sparta in the fifth century BC. The text has become essential reading for students of political science, international relations, and classical studies.A Sophisticated Study of Political Power
Thucydides' narrative goes beyond military history to examine the nature of political power itself: its exercise and effects, its agents and victims, and the arguments through which it is defended and deployed. Modern readers will find striking contemporary resonances in this ancient text, making it increasingly relevant for courses in politics and political theory.New Translation with Historical Context
This edition features a new translation particularly sensitive to the risks of anachronism. The translator presents the text in language that respects its historical origins while remaining accessible to contemporary students. Extensive notes and reference material provide the historical, cultural, and linguistic background necessary to engage with Thucydides on its own terms.Comprehensive Academic Resource
The paperback format includes detailed annotations that help students understand the complex political and military situations described in the original text. The reference material supports both undergraduate and graduate-level study, making this edition suitable as a university textbook for multiple disciplines.About the Translator
Jeremy Mynott is Emeritus Fellow of Wolfson College, Cambridge. He has contributed to the Cambridge Dictionary of Political Thought and Cambridge Reader in the History of Political Thought (both Cambridge University Press, forthcoming) and is also the author of several publications in natural history and ornithology.Ideal for Multiple Disciplines
This text serves students in classical studies, political theory, international relations, military history, and war studies. As part of the Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought series, it maintains the academic rigor expected by instructors while remaining accessible to students encountering Thucydides for the first time.You May Also Like
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