Peloponnesian War (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. The Complete History of the Peloponnesian War and Its Aftermath from the Primary SourcesBy Thucydides, Xenophon, J.B. Bury
Length44h 38m
About this audiobook
Peloponnesian War gathers foundational accounts and scholarly interpretation of one of antiquity's defining conflicts, tracing the struggle between Athens and Sparta as both military contest and moral crisis. Its range extends from austere political analysis and eyewitness historiography to narrative continuation and modern critical synthesis, illuminating themes of empire, civic ambition, plague, faction, rhetoric, and the fragility of democratic power. Standout episodes—the plague at Athens, the Mytilenean debate, the Sicilian expedition, and the war's grim aftermath—reveal the conflict as a laboratory of human nature under pressure. The volume brings together voices central to the classical historical tradition: ancient witnesses and narrators whose works shaped Greek prose history, alongside a modern historian whose scholarship helped frame the war for later readers. Collectively, these perspectives connect the anthology to classical historiography, nineteenth- and early twentieth-century philology, and enduring debates about realism, constitutional change, and imperial overreach. Their convergence enriches the reader's understanding of how history is recorded, continued, and reinterpreted across centuries. This collection is ideal for readers seeking a rigorous yet accessible encounter with the Peloponnesian War in a single volume. It offers students, historians, and general readers a rare dialogue between ancient narrative and modern analysis, encouraging reflection on power, leadership, collective fear, and historical memory.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Literary Classics
Length44 hrs 38 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 8, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
13Peloponnesian War (pt. 9)
2Introduction
14Peloponnesian War (pt. 10)
3Historical Context
15Peloponnesian War (pt. 11)
4Synopsis (Selection)
16Peloponnesian War (pt. 12)
5Peloponnesian War (pt. 1)
17Peloponnesian War (pt. 13)
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6Peloponnesian War (pt. 2)
18Peloponnesian War (pt. 14)
7Peloponnesian War (pt. 3)
19Peloponnesian War (pt. 15)
8Peloponnesian War (pt. 4)
20Peloponnesian War (pt. 16)
9Peloponnesian War (pt. 5)
21Peloponnesian War (pt. 17)
10Peloponnesian War (pt. 6)
22Peloponnesian War (pt. 18)
11Peloponnesian War (pt. 7)
23Analysis
12Peloponnesian War (pt. 8)
24Reflection
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