Thucydides: Ancient Greek Historian

Signature Lives

by Robin S. Doak

Growing up wealthy in ancient Greece, Thucydides future was filled with promise. His prominent family ties led him into the respected position of an Athenian general. His life took an unfortunate turn after he lost in battle to a Spartan army and was forced to leave Athens. Thucydides used his unique situation to interview soldiers on both sides of the war and to write detailed accounts of battles as they happened. Thucydides dedication to accurately record the Peloponnesian War forever changed the way history is written.

112 pages, Library Binding

First published August 31, 2006

Reviews

[Aidan Bailey · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is about an ancient Grecian historian who records the history of the peloponnesian war ( between Sparta and Athens) I love this book I recommend this book to anyone who is a history buff and or likes biographys I rate this book 4 stars because it's a very good read but it's not a very huge challenge to me, but I still recommend this book.

[Mia · Rating 3 out of 5]

it was really interesting. It took some time reading it, but i enjoyed it. Dont think i'll ever need the information i got, but whatever.