Thucydides Narrative And Explanation
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Thucydides Narrative And Explanation
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Author : Tim Rood
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2004-08-05
Thucydides Narrative And Explanation written by Tim Rood and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-08-05 with categories.
`War is a harsh teache' wrote Thucydides in the fifth-century BC. Rood analyses the techniques through which Thucydides' narrative explains the origin and course of the Peloponnesian War and exposes harsh truths about how individuals and states behave. Rood concentrates on how the use of techniques, such as selectivity, interaction of speech and narrative, and manipulation of time and perspective, points at one level to general human constraints, at another to the self-destructiveness of Athens' imperial power. The book explores some techniques that have received little attention and offers new ways of reading others; it gives new insight into Thucydides' sophistication and the way he relates to his predecessors. It is also important for its attempts to refute views that Thucydides' History is made up of different compositional strata or inspired by pro-Athenian bias. And it addresses directly the way modern historians use Thucydides, contributes to the contemporary debate over narrative history, and shows the value of applying some of the concepts of recent narrative theory to historical texts.
Thucydides Between History And Literature
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Author : Antonis Tsakmakis
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Release Date : 2013-03-01
Thucydides Between History And Literature written by Antonis Tsakmakis and has been published by Walter de Gruyter this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-01 with Literary Criticism categories.
This volume brings together scholars from various areas (history, philology, linguistics, history of political ideas) and attempts a fresh survey of current trends in the analysis of Thucydides' historical narrative. Individual contributions range from a general outlook of Thucydides' historical and historiographical concepts to detailed analysis of narrative strategies, linguistic features and stylistic devices. Special attention is given to questions such as the representation of character, the role of individuals, the interaction between leaders and masses in Athenian democracy, the construction of speeches in Thucydides' work, etc. The analysis of language, style and narrative properties is related to the construction of meaning according to current standards of textual analysis and interpreation.
Stories From Thucydides
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Author : Thucydides
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-08-15
Stories From Thucydides written by Thucydides and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-15 with Fiction categories.
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Stories from Thucydides" by Thucydides. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Stasis In Thucydides
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Author : Mark Alan Barnard
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1900
Stasis In Thucydides written by Mark Alan Barnard and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1900 with categories.
Thucydides War Narrative
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Author : Carolyn Dewald
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2006-02-12
Thucydides War Narrative written by Carolyn Dewald and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-02-12 with History categories.
As a sustained analysis of the connections between narrative structure and meaning in the History of the Peloponnesian War, Carolyn Dewald's study revolves around a curious aspect of Thucydides' work: the first ten years of the war's history are formed on principles quite different from those shaping the years that follow. Although aspects of this change in style have been recognized in previous scholarship, Dewald has rigorously analyzed how its various elements are structured, used, and related to each other. Her study argues that these changes in style and organization reflect how Thucydides' own understanding of the war changed over time. Throughout, however, the History's narrative structure bears witness to Thucydides' dialogic efforts to depict the complexities of rational choice and behavior on the part of the war's combatants, as well as his own authorial interest in accuracy of representation. In her introduction and conclusion, Dewald explores some ways in which details of style and narrative structure are central to the larger theoretical issue of history's ability to meaningfully represent the past. She also surveys changes in historiography in the past quarter-century and considers how Thucydidean scholarship has reflected and responded to larger cultural trends.
The History Of The Peloponnesian War
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Author : Thucydides
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2023-12-15
The History Of The Peloponnesian War written by Thucydides and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-12-15 with History categories.
The History of the Peloponnesian War is a historical account of the Peloponnesian War (431–404 BC), which was fought between the Peloponnesian League (led by Sparta) and the Delian League (led by Athens). It was written by Thucydides, an Athenian historian who also happened to serve as an Athenian general during the war. His account of the conflict is widely considered to be a classic and regarded as one of the earliest scholarly works of history. The History is divided into eight books.
Studies In The Structure Of Thucydides Narrative
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Author : Gregory Neil Daugherty
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1900
Studies In The Structure Of Thucydides Narrative written by Gregory Neil Daugherty and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1900 with categories.
The Peloponnesian War
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Author : Thucydides
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2009-06-11
The Peloponnesian War written by Thucydides and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-06-11 with History categories.
'The greatest historian that ever lived' Such was Macaulay's verdict on Thucydides (c. 460-400 BC) and his history of the Peloponnesian War, the momentous struggle between Athens and Sparta as rival powers and political systems that lasted for twenty-seven years from 431 to 404 BC, involved virtually the whole of the Greek world, and ended in the fall of Athens. Thucydides himself was a participant in the war; to his history he brings an awesome intellect, brilliant narrative, and penetrating analysis of the nature of power, as it affects both states and individuals. Of his own work Thucydides wrote: 'I shall be content if [my history] is judged useful by those who will want to have a clear understanding of what happened - and, such is the human condition, will happen again ... It was composed as a permanent legacy, not a showpiece for a single hearing.' So it has proved. Of the prose writers of Greece and Rome Thucydides has had more lasting influence on western thought than all but Plato and Aristotle. This new edition combines a masterly translation with comprehensive supporting material. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
The Rise Of The Athenian Empire
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Author : Thucydides
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-18
The Rise Of The Athenian Empire written by Thucydides and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with categories.
This new translation and commentary on Thucydides's History of the Peloponnesian War provides readers with a fresh perspective on the rise of Athens to dominance in the ancient Greek world. Colson's insightful analysis of Thucydides's narrative sheds new light on the political and military strategies employed by the Athenians in their quest for empire. This edition includes a new introduction by a leading classicist. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Historical Present In Thucydides Semantics And Narrative Function
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Author : Jean Lallot
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2011-03-21
The Historical Present In Thucydides Semantics And Narrative Function written by Jean Lallot and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-21 with Literary Criticism categories.
In the nine chapters of this book the function of the Historical Present in Thucydides is investigated. By its rich and detailed analyses this collective volume provides important new insights into Thucydides’ narrative technique.