History of the Peloponnesian War
The History of the Peloponnesian War is Thucydides' account of the twenty-seven-year struggle between Athens and Sparta that began in 431 BC, written by an Athenian general exiled after a failure in command, who set out, as he says, to produce a possession for all time. The book contains the funeral oration of Pericles, the plague at Athens, the debate over Mytilene, the Melian dialogue on power and justice, the revolution at Corcyra and the catastrophe of the Sicilian expedition, and it breaks off in 411, seven years before the end. Thucydides excludes the gods and looks for causes in fear, interest and honor. Richard Crawley's translation of 1874 is still the one most readers know. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about History of the Peloponnesian War
History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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The first chapter of History of the Peloponnesian War is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is History of the Peloponnesian War in the public domain?
Yes. History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides is a public-domain work, here in the translation by Richard Crawley. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read History of the Peloponnesian War?
About 13 h 39 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is History of the Peloponnesian War?
History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides is filed under "History" in the Vinteuil library.
