Thucydides, as revealed by the intriguing texts in this volume, remains timeless and relevant. The author deciphers some unknown aspects of the work of the great historian, sharing with us the fruits of his extensive research.
He also approaches themes from ancient poetry: Homer, Sappho, ancient drama (tragedy-comedy). He enriches his texts with place names from the Aegean, with historical issues concerning Athens, Macedonia, Messinia, Sparta, and Crete, as well as with Socrates as a theme in sculpture, the summer solstice, and many other fascinating topics.
[Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]
