Publisher's Synopsis
Thucydides, Book 7, is a historical text written by the ancient Greek historian Thucydides. It is a continuation of his account of the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta, covering the period from 425 BC to 424 BC. The book provides a detailed description of the military campaigns and political events that took place during this time period, including the Athenian siege of the city of Pylos and the subsequent Spartan attempt to retake it. Thucydides also explores the complex relationships between the various Greek city-states, including Athens, Sparta, and their allies. The book is considered a masterpiece of ancient history and is widely studied by scholars and students of the classical world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.