The Peloponnesian War (oxford World's Classics) -

: Martin Hammond’s work is praised for being accurate and lucid, often making Thucydides’ notoriously difficult Greek more comprehensible than the original.

: P. J. Rhodes provides an introduction and extensive notes that clarify the political and historical context of 5th-century Greece. The Peloponnesian War (Oxford World's Classics)

The edition of The Peloponnesian War is a comprehensive resource that pairs Thucydides’ foundational text with modern scholarship. This volume features a translation by Martin Hammond and an introduction by P. J. Rhodes , designed to make the dense, analytical prose of Thucydides accessible to modern readers while maintaining academic rigor. Overview of the Edition : Martin Hammond’s work is praised for being

Thucydides, an Athenian general who participated in the war, wrote this account as a "possession for all time" rather than a temporary showpiece. The Peloponnesian War (Oxford World's Classics) Rhodes provides an introduction and extensive notes that