Thucydides, Book 7 (1893)

Focusing on the years 415 to 413 BCE, this historical text details Athens' ill-fated expedition to conquer Sicily during the Peloponnesian War. Thucydides examines the political and military dynamics leading to this venture, highlighting the internal strife between democratic and oligarchic factions in Athens. Renowned for its objective analysis, the work emphasizes power politics and human nature's influence on history. This edition, translated in 1893, includes notes and commentary to enhance understanding of its historical significance.