Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War (Peloponnessos Savaşları) is often considered the first truly scientific historical account. It documents the 27-year struggle between and Sparta for dominance over the Greek world. Core Themes and Significance A History Like No Other: Why Read Thucydides?
Ballotpedia features 663,725 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. Click here to contact our editorial staff or report an error. For media inquiries, . Please donate here to support our continued expansion.