History of the Peloponnesian War - Likewise Book Reviews

"The Peloponnesian War is interesting, but it drags on for a LONG time. Parts are great. Others, not so much... John Hale's "Lords of the Sea" is a much more compelling read that covers much of the same material. Still, Thucydides intended this book to be more of an unabridged reference of facts, and to be fair, he accomplishes that goal.<br/><br/>Charles Hill noted the "ring composition" of fear, honor, and interest as the Athenian justification for the war. He believes that the central moment that led to the decline of the empire was when "Words lost their meaning""