Thúkydidés Knihy

Dějiny peloponnéské války jsou literární dílo starověkého Řecka popisující Peloponéskou válku mezi Athénským námořním spolkem a Peloponéským spolkem (pod vedením Sparty). Sepsal je Thúkýdidés, který se války účastnil jako generál (stratégos) na straně Athén. Jsou považovány za jedno z klasických děl literatury a také za jedno z prvních vědeckých historických pojednání. Už od dob Alexandrijské knihovny se tradičně člení do osmi knih. Zakladatel vědeckého dějepisectví v nich zobrazil předehru a průběh peloponnéské války do r. 411 př. Kr., kdy jeho spis uprostřed líčení válečných událostí náhle končí. K historickým pramenům přistupoval kriticky, vyloučil z dějin božské zásahy a události se pokoušel vysvětlit mocenskými a hospodářskými poměry.

An Athenian general of the fifth century B.C. chronicles the disastrous 27-year conflict between Athens and Sparta. Thucydides traces the conflict's roots and provides detailed, knowledgeable analyses of battles and the political atmosphere.

The Peloponnesian War was really three conflicts (431 421, 415 413, and 413 404 BCE) that Thucydides was still unifying into one account when he died some time before 396 BCE. Although unfinished and as a whole unrevised, in brilliance of description and depth of insight this history has no superior.

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A mixture of tragic, comic and political material as originally voiced in Athens thousands of years ago.

Focusing on the outbreak of the plague in Athens in 430 BC, Thucydides provides a firsthand account of the disease's symptoms and its profound social and political repercussions. His observations highlight the psychological toll on the population, including the collapse of social norms and the surge of religious fervor. Beyond its historical relevance, the work is significant in epidemiology, offering insights into the nature of infectious disease outbreaks. This reprinted edition preserves the original text while acknowledging its cultural importance.

Thucydides provides a detailed account of the Peloponnesian War, emphasizing its significance as a pivotal conflict between Sparta and Athens. He believed this war would surpass all previous wars in importance, aiming to create a historical record that would endure through the ages. His work reflects a deep analysis of power dynamics, human nature, and the complexities of war, making it a timeless exploration of political and military strategy.