Category Archives for Commentary
how are you approaching Thucydides?
I am on my first run through…and have been doing about 15 pages a sit down (done about 30 so far)…I only stop because I’ve got some other stuff to attend to; it’s not that I am thinking while I am reading that it is so interesting but I keep think… Continue reading
reading Thucydides, how are others doing?
Thanks to inter-library lending, I now have a copy of the Landmark edition we are reading until mine gets here from Amazon. I read the intro, forward & first 20% or so of Book 1 this weekend. I’m spellbound. It’s like this Hellenic Greek nobleman … Continue reading
What makes reading Thucydides so relevant through the ages?
Dear fellow readers,What makes reading Thucydides so relevant to us and to others before us? Here are my opening thoughts:I have just finished re-reading the Introduction in Strassler’s edition of Thucydides. In it, Victor Davis Hanson says that T… Continue reading
Thucydides and the eclipse
Folks, Member Erin McKean just sent this article from New Scientist about Thucydides and the eclipse. Thanks, Erin! PhilDownload Thucydides_eclipse.pdf Continue reading
My thoughts on Thucydides Book 8
Dear fellow readers,As we wrap up our reading and discussion of Thucydides with Book 8, let me encourage you to keep in mind a few things as we conclude:1. Persia’s role in the war becomes very important in Book 8. Ultimately, it will help determi… Continue reading
Housing crisis, Thucydides, Shakespeare and Job
Fellow Reading Odyssey members, Three and a half years ago I started warning my clients and council members about problems in the housing market. I noticed that at a time when home prices had nearly doubled the average homeowner had significantly … Continue reading
Wow
Hi Phil & Andre, Last night I read book 7 of Thucydides, and I’m still reeling from the force of it. Best historical writing I have ever read. By far. Andre, I found that quote you mentioned. In a letter, after talking about Cicero, Caesar, and ot… Continue reading
Corcyra, Corinth??? How’s it going?
Folks, Do you have any questions about the reading? The first time reading through Thucydides Book 1 can be confusing. I recall particularly getting confused about the city names – especially Corcycra, Corinth and others that are referenced in the… Continue reading
How’s it going?
Dear Readers,Please feel free to dash a question out to either Phil or myself on email. We would like to spark discussion on email ahead of our conference call next month (July 11). Here are some of my thoughts thus far through Book I. I hope you … Continue reading
thucydides book 1 thoughts.
Gang,From just the opening emails and thoughts, it’s clear this will be a great group. Really looking forward to the call Monday night. Like others, I have been unable to put it down and I’ve read the speeches back through several times. Thought I… Continue reading →
02. December 2008 by Arrian
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