Reading Thucydides / James V. Morrison.

Author/creator Morrison, James V., 1956-
Format Book
Publication InfoColumbus : Ohio State University Press, ©2006.
Descriptionxii, 282 pages ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

Contents In dialogue with Thucydides -- The reader's task -- The Corcyrean conflict (1.24-55) -- Punctuated history : the case of Plataea -- Historical lessons in the Melian episode -- The comparison of cities and individuals -- Maxims and assimilation in the Mytilenian debate -- Athens the tyrant-city and the function of political metaphor -- Thucydides' life and work -- Ancient and modern audiences.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 199-271) and indexes.
LCCN 2006008845
ISBN081421035X (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0814291120 (cd-rom)
ISBN9780814210352
ISBN9780814291122

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks DF229.T6M67 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold