Thucydides: A Study in Historical Reality

by G.F. Abbott

Overview

First published in 1925, this thoughtful volume constitutes an excellent English introduction to one of the great ancient historians. Originating from its author’s re-reading of Thucydides during World War I, it sought to place Thucydides not as the production of a remote world, but instead of one instilled with present life and reality. Dealing especially well with Thucydides’ method as a historian, this volume focuses less on military aspects and more on Thucydides’ approach to foreign policy, democracy, imperialism and the struggle for power.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780429872372
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/14/2018
Series:	Routledge Revivals
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	252
File size:	736 KB

About the Author

G.F. Abbott

Table of Contents

1. Introductory. 2. The Modern Spirit. 3. The Scientific Method. 4. The Philosophy of History. 5. The Personal Factor. 6. The Demagogue. 7. The Athenian Democracy. 8. The Athenian Democracy (Cont’d). 9. Detachment. 10. Art. 11. Style. 12. A Possession for Ever.