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Best books to learn The Peloponnesian War, in order
The twenty-seven-year war between Athens and Sparta ended classical Greece's golden age, and it comes to us largely through one participant's unfinished account, which means reading it well requires reading Thucydides and reading around him at the same time.
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The Peloponnesian War: books to read, in order
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning the peloponnesian war?
- The twenty-seven-year war between Athens and Sparta ended classical Greece's golden age, and it comes to us largely through one participant's unfinished account, which means reading it well requires reading Thucydides and reading around him at the same time.
- What's a good book to start the peloponnesian war with?
- A strong starting point is The rise and fall of Athens by Plutarch. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after the peloponnesian war?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like The Second Sino-Japanese War, The Chinese Civil War.