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Thucydides and the Pursuit of Freedom /

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This book argues for the centrality of the idea of freedom in Thucydides's thought. Through a close reading of his 'History of the Peloponnesian War', the book explores the manifestations of this theme.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal:	Nichols, Mary P. (Autor)
Formato:	Electrónico eBook
Idioma:	Inglés
Publicado:	London : Cornell University Press, 2015.
Colección:	Book collections on Project MUSE.
Temas:	Thucydides > ca. 460 v. Chr.-400 v. Chr. Thucydides. Thucydides > Political and social views. Thucydides. > History of the Peloponnesian War. History of the Peloponnesian War (Thucydides) Freiheit Political and social views. Liberty. PHILOSOPHY > Political. HISTORY > Ancient > Greece. freedom. Liberte. Freedom Griechenland > Altertum Electronic books.
Acceso en línea:	Texto completo

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Introduction: Thucydides as historian
Periclean Athens and an image of freedom
Athenian freedom in the balance: Mytilene and Plataea
Sparta, Brasidas, and the liberation of Hellas
Sicily, Alcibiades, and the liberation of Eros
Homecoming and freedom
Conclusion: Thucydides, an Athenian.