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Discover the profound insights into military conflict and diplomacy with 'How to Think about War.' This essential book provides an accessible modern translation of pivotal speeches from Thucydides's seminal work, 'History of the Peloponnesian War.' Learn why nations go to war and the intricacies of foreign policy as you explore the eloquent and shrewd arguments that have influenced generations of politicians, military leaders, and scholars.
The translation by classicist Johanna Hanink brings to life Thucydides's reflections on the power struggles between Athens and Sparta, making it an excellent resource for those studying international relations and ancient history. This edition includes enlightening introductions, informative headnotes, and the original Greek texts on facing pages, ensuring a comprehensive understanding.
'How to Think about War' is not just a historical account; it serves as a guide to contemporary political thought, showcasing the timeless relevance of Thucydides's analysis. This book features famous speeches delivered in the Athenian Assembly, including Pericles's funeral oration and the insightful 'Melian Dialogue,' revealing the unsettling realities of power and strategy in warfare.
This brand new trade binding edition is published by Princeton University Press and comes with free shipping. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Expand your understanding of military history and its implications today with this vital reading for anyone interested in the dynamics of power, diplomacy, and conflict.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691190150
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2019
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
An accessible modern translation of essential speeches from Thucydides's History that takes readers to the heart of his profound insights on diplomacy, foreign policy, and warÂ
Why do nations go to war? What are citizens willing to die for? What justifies foreign invasion? And does might always make right? For nearly 2,500 years, students, politicians, political thinkers, and military leaders have read the eloquent and shrewd speeches in Thucydides's History of the Peloponnesian War for profound insights into military conflict, diplomacy, and the behaviour of people and countries in times of crisis.Â
How to Think about War presents the most influential and compelling of these speeches in an elegant new translation by classicist Johanna Hanink, accompanied by an enlightening introduction, informative headnotes, and the original Greek on facing pages. The result is an ideally accessible introduction to Thucydides's long and challenging History. Thucydides intended his account of the clash between classical Greece's mightiest powers — Athens and Sparta — to be a 'possession for all time.' Today, it remains a foundational work for the study not only of ancient history but also contemporary politics and international relations.Â
How to Think about War features speeches that have earned the History its celebrated status — all of those delivered before the Athenian Assembly, as well as Pericles's funeral oration and the notoriously ruthless 'Melian Dialogue.' Organised by key debates, these complex speeches reveal the recklessness, cruelty, and realpolitik of Athenia
The translation by classicist Johanna Hanink brings to life Thucydides's reflections on the power struggles between Athens and Sparta, making it an excellent resource for those studying international relations and ancient history. This edition includes enlightening introductions, informative headnotes, and the original Greek texts on facing pages, ensuring a comprehensive understanding.
'How to Think about War' is not just a historical account; it serves as a guide to contemporary political thought, showcasing the timeless relevance of Thucydides's analysis. This book features famous speeches delivered in the Athenian Assembly, including Pericles's funeral oration and the insightful 'Melian Dialogue,' revealing the unsettling realities of power and strategy in warfare.
This brand new trade binding edition is published by Princeton University Press and comes with free shipping. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Expand your understanding of military history and its implications today with this vital reading for anyone interested in the dynamics of power, diplomacy, and conflict.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691190150
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2019
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
An accessible modern translation of essential speeches from Thucydides's History that takes readers to the heart of his profound insights on diplomacy, foreign policy, and warÂ
Why do nations go to war? What are citizens willing to die for? What justifies foreign invasion? And does might always make right? For nearly 2,500 years, students, politicians, political thinkers, and military leaders have read the eloquent and shrewd speeches in Thucydides's History of the Peloponnesian War for profound insights into military conflict, diplomacy, and the behaviour of people and countries in times of crisis.Â
How to Think about War presents the most influential and compelling of these speeches in an elegant new translation by classicist Johanna Hanink, accompanied by an enlightening introduction, informative headnotes, and the original Greek on facing pages. The result is an ideally accessible introduction to Thucydides's long and challenging History. Thucydides intended his account of the clash between classical Greece's mightiest powers — Athens and Sparta — to be a 'possession for all time.' Today, it remains a foundational work for the study not only of ancient history but also contemporary politics and international relations.Â
How to Think about War features speeches that have earned the History its celebrated status — all of those delivered before the Athenian Assembly, as well as Pericles's funeral oration and the notoriously ruthless 'Melian Dialogue.' Organised by key debates, these complex speeches reveal the recklessness, cruelty, and realpolitik of Athenia