The historian thucydides wrote about the speech of pericles in his history of the peloponnesian war. Thucydides the history of the peloponnesian war books. Peloponnesian war is fascinating in its laconic objectivity and for its wide coverage of interesting times written by a man who was a general during the war, suffered from defeat, exile and the ravages of the athenian plague and yet. Thucydides wrote that the speech was reproduced from his memory and was a loose account only. Thucydides wanted to persuade his readers that pericles was not the villain who destroyed athens, that the blame fell to the politicians who came after him and pandered to the most extreme ambitious of the common citizens, the politicians who were the ultimate arbiters of policy in. Outbreak of the war, 431 bc chapters 117 in plataea, a faction anxious to leave its alliance with athens helps thebes attack the city, but a counterattack by athenian loyalists routs the theban forces. Pericles funeral oration thucydides version thucydides funeral speech about democracy delivered by pericles. The history of the peloponnesian war chapter summaries course. Reinforcements arrive too late to help, after being delayed by rain that has swelled a local river, making it impassable. All talking between the 2 sides happened through heralds. What is a brief summary of pericles funeral oration. Thucydides history of the peloponnesian war, book 2.
The history of the peloponnesian war book 2 chapter 7. The plague suddenly appeared in the cityperhaps making its way from the port of piraeusin 430 bce. In book 1, chapter 2 thucydides refers to the two assembly meetings at athens in which the arguments of both corinth and corcyra were considered. William watson goodwin, syntax of the moods and tenses of the. Thucydides, history of the peloponnesian war, the second. The history of the peloponnesian war community note includes chapter by chapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you. Book two begins thucydides history of the peloponnesian war, proper, and resorts to the. Audio reading of thucydides history of the peloponnesian war, book 2, chapter 6. Thucydides and the peloponnesian war online resources the peloponnesian war. Thucydides fervently supported pericles but was less enthusiastic about the institution of democracy. Students with special needs are asked to inform the instructor.
Selections from the history of the peloponnesian war, and more on. Thucydides books list of books by author thucydides. Complete summary of thucydides history of the peloponnesian war. Note on the geography of thucydides book i book ii book iii book iv book v book vi. Third year of the war investment of plataea naval victories of phormio thracian irruption into macedonia under sitalces.
Thucydides the history of the peloponnesian war book 1. Thucydides history of the peloponnesian war is divided into eight books that together cover twentyone of the twentyseven years of the peloponnesian war the war fought between athens, and its empire, and the peloponnesian league, led by sparta at the end of the 5 th century bc. Beginning of the peloponnesian warfirst invasion of attica funeral oration of pericles. The state of greece from the earliest times to the commencement of the peloponnesian war. Shorey, paul, on the implicit ethics and psychology of thucydides.
Hopefully that gives you some topics to frame the paper. Such were the events of the winter, and so ended the second year of this war of which thucydides was the historian. The only pity is that thucidides died before finishing the book. Why, therefore, does thucydides think that his book will last forever. The history of the peloponnesian war by thucydides. He saw the rise of athens to greatness under the inspired leadership of. Thucydidess the history of the peloponnesian war chapter summary. Two somber developments share the focus of book 2, chapter 7.
For now all intercourse except through the medium of heralds ceased, and hostilities were commenced and prosecuted without intermission. Thucydides, history of the peloponnesian war benjamin jowett, ed. Chapter vi beginning of the peloponnesian war first invasion of attica funeral oration of pericles the war between the athenians and peloponnesians and the allies on either side now really begins. Alcibiades, the peloponnesian war, and the art of intrigue duration. Thucydides died before the history could be completed. I have included an outline of events below for help in keeping the larger perspective on book 2. Thucydides history of the peloponnesian war, book 2, chapter 6 beginning of the peloponnesian warfirst invasion of atticafuneral oration of pericles. From which 2 types of writing does thucydides distinguish his own method. Thucydides, history of the peloponnesian war, volume i. His history of the peloponnesian war recounts the fifthcentury bc war between sparta and athens until the year 411 bc. Hey policy wonks, this is how you should read thucydides. I am looking forward to our next call on monday jan 5th.
Thucydides undoubtedly heard some of these speeches himself. This speech became known as pericles funeral oration, and it occurred in 431 b. The history of the peloponnesian war is an account of the peloponnesian war in ancient greece, fought between the peloponnesian league led by. It operates in the athenian polis to ensure stability as pericles explains, when it is a question of settling private disputes, everyone is equal before the law thucydides, 2. Of the speeches, the most famous is the funeral oration of pericles, which is found in book two. This paper suggests that two muchdiscussed passages in pericles funeral speech in thucydides book 2, the first in 2. Thucydides, the peloponnesian war, book 2, chapter 43. Gylippus arrives in syracuse, 414 bc chapters 19 the syracusans are on the verge of surrender until a corinthian commander tells them that peloponnesian reinforcements are on their way. History deserves to be remembered recommended for you. The driving out of the aristocratic party by the democrats in epidamnus which caused a dispute between athens and sparta. History of the peloponnesian warbook 2 wikisource, the.
Thucydides, history of the peloponnesian war, book ii. History of the peloponnesian war study guide contains a biography of thucydides, literature essays, quiz questions, major. On the implicit ethics and psychology of thucydides. Thucydides, history of the peloponnesian war my work is not a piece of writing designed to meet the taste of an immediate public, but was done to last forever. History of the peloponnesian war american university of. The history of the peloponnesian war book 1 chapter 2. Lecture, discussion, papers, quizzes, oral reports. Thus the winter ended, and with it ended the fifth year of this war, of which thucydides was the historian. Cultural and political meaning of persuasion in ancient greece, esp. Excerpts from thucydides 1 pericles funeral oration pericles funeral oration 2 the mitylenian debate the mitylenian debate 3 the melian dialogue the melian dialogue pericles funeral oration thucydides, book 2, chapters 3446. Thucydides history of the peloponnesian war, book 1. Thucydides, history of the peloponnesian war, the first book. Thucydides history of the peloponnesian war, book 1, chapter 2 causes of the war the affair of epidamnus the affair of potidaea. Thucydides history of the peloponnesian war book ii.
The history of the peloponnesian war is an account of the peloponnesian war in ancient greece, fought between the peloponnesian league led by sparta and the delian league led by athens in. Here begins book ii of thucydides history of the peloponnesian war, being the continuation of the. History of the peloponnesian warbook 3 wikisource, the. History of the peloponnesian war summary gradesaver.
Xenophon takes up the tale again if you are frustrated by not knowing the ending of the struggle. Book 1, chapter 2, in this chapter thucydides turns to the years immediately. Thucydides has been dubbed the father of scientific history due to his strict standards of evidence. This study guide consists of approximately 49 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of history of the peloponnesian war. The history follows the chronological order of events by. Thucydides treats the plague in extensive detail, reporting theories about its origins and detailing its symptoms. Thucydides has been dubbed the father of scientific history due to his strict standards of. The state of greece from the earliest times to the commencement of the peloponnesian war thucydides, an athenian, wrote the history of the war between the peloponnesians and the athenians, beginning at the moment that it. Thucydides of athens, one of the greatest of historians, was born about 471 bce. Thucydides has been dubbed the father of scientific history by those who accept his claims to. Another html version, with no numeration, but with each chapter as an individual. See all books authored by thucydides, including history of the peloponnesian war, and on justice, power and human nature.
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