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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
History as guide to policy? Your thoughts?
Reading group colleagues, I have several questions for you to ponder and respond back to. The New York Times “Week in Review” had an interesting article by David Kirkpatrick yesterday, Sunday August 26, 2007, in which Kirkpatrick briefly explored … Continue reading
Mark Casey’s notes on Thucydides Book 1
Folks, Mark has put together some great notes on Thucydides Book 1. Take a quick look here:http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ajdmt4cn3wfz_1059sp4mf Speak to most of you tomorrow night, Wednesday! Best, Phil 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
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 →
11. November 2008 by Arrian
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