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After just fourteen years, the Thirty Years’ Peace came to an end on a moonless, rainy night in the spring of 431. War preparations began with general enthusiasm, especially among the youth, and “all Greece hung in suspense as it awaited the conflict of its two greatest cities” (2.8).
Feb 5, 2019 · How to Think about War: An Ancient Guide to Foreign Policy. Thucydides. Translated by. Introduction by. An accessible modern translation of essential speeches from Thucydides’s History that takes readers to the heart of his profound insights on diplomacy, foreign policy, and war. Series: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers. Hardcover. Price:
How to Think about War: An Ancient Guide to Foreign Policy - Introduction. INTRODUCTION. On August 11, 1777, John Adams, then a dele-gate to the Second Continental Congress in session in Philadelphia, wrote a letter to his ten- year- old son, John Quincy.
Feb 5, 2019 · 4.7 79 ratings. Part of: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers. See all formats and editions. An accessible modern translation of essential speeches from Thucydides’s History that takes readers to the heart of his profound insights on diplomacy, foreign policy, and war.
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Feb 5, 2019 · 'How to Think About War' is a collection of six speeches from Thucydides' History that cover a wide range of Ancient Greek foreign policy, among them the decision to go to war, alliances, peace talks, whether or not to show mercy, changes in public opinion, the economic and emotional costs of war, and many others.
“How to Think About War: An Ancient Guide to Foreign Policy,” by Thucydides, is a fascinating and enlightening collection of speeches delivered throughout the Peloponnesian War. Through his meticulous commentary, Thucydides’ depiction of power dynamics and alliances sheds critical light on the corruption inherent in modern-day politics.
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