The Peloponnesian War, Part II
Lecture no. 20 from the course: Ancient Greek Civilization
Taught by Professor Jeremy McInerney | 29 min | Categories: The Great Courses Plus Online History Courses
Thucydides wanted to teach his audience fundamental truths about history rather than entertain people with war stories. To him, human events followed a pattern. He writes with great restraint but stunning depth and power.