252 Pages
by
Routledge
252 Pages
by
Routledge
252 Pages
by
Routledge
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First published in 1925, this thoughtful volume constitutes an excellent English introduction to one of the great ancient historians. Originating from its author’s re-reading of Thucydides during World War I, it sought to place Thucydides not as the production of a remote world, but instead of one instilled with present life and reality. Dealing especially well with Thucydides’ method as a... Read more
1. Introductory. 2. The Modern Spirit. 3. The Scientific Method. 4. The Philosophy of History. 5. The Personal Factor. 6. The Demagogue. 7. The Athenian Democracy. 8. The Athenian Democracy (Cont’d). 9. Detachment. 10. Art. 11. Style. 12. A Possession for Ever.
Biography
G.F. Abbott
