# History of the Peloponnesian War — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides.

- [Dedication](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/dedication.md): The translator dedicates the work to Connop Thirlwall, historian of Greece, acknowledging his predecessor's influence.
- [History of the Peloponnesian War](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/history-of-the-peloponnesian-war.md): This chapter introduces the overarching narrative of the Peloponnesian War, detailing its origins, key events, and the complex interplay of power, strategy, and human nature that defined the conflict between Athens and S
- [Book I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/book-i.md): Thucydides introduces his history of the Peloponnesian War, arguing it will be the greatest war in Greek history. He recounts the early history of Greece, the rise of Athenian power after the Persian Wars, and the events
- [The State of Greece from the Earliest Times to the Commencement of the Peloponnesian War](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/i.md): Thucydides introduces his history of the Peloponnesian War, arguing that it was the greatest movement in history. He traces the early development of Hellas from a period of constant migration and weakness, through the ri
- [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/ii.md): The Corcyraeans and Corinthians present competing arguments before the Athenian assembly, each seeking an alliance. The Athenians ultimately side with Corcyra, leading to a naval battle at Sybota. Tensions escalate as Po

> 32 more chapter companions — [open a free preview](https://www.betterreads.dev/reader?bookId=history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se_2847kb&preview=1) to unlock the rest.

- [Congress of the Peloponnesian Confederacy at Lacedaemon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/iii.md)
- [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/iv.md)
- [Second Congress at Lacedaemon: Preparations for War and Diplomatic Skirmishes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/v.md)
- [Book II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/book-ii.md)
- [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/vi.md)
- [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/vii.md)
- [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/viii.md)
- [Book III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/book-iii.md)
- [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/ix.md)
- [The Corcyraean Revolution and Its Aftermath](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/x.md)
- [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/xi.md)
- [Book IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/book-iv.md)
- [Chapter XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/xii.md)
- [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/xiii.md)
- [XIV: Eighth and Ninth Years of the War — Invasion of Boeotia — Fall of Amphipolis — Brilliant Successes of Brasidas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/xiv.md)
- [Book V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/book-v.md)
- [The Peace of Nicias and the End of the First War](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/xv.md)
- [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/xvi.md)
- [The Melian Dialogue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/xvii.md)
- [Book VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/book-vi.md)
- [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/xviii.md)
- [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/xix.md)
- [XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/xx.md)
- [Book VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/book-vii.md)
- [Chapter XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/xxi.md)
- [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/xxii.md)
- [The Final Catastrophe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/xxiii.md)
- [Book VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/book-viii.md)
- [Nineteenth and twentieth years of the war — Revolt of Ionia — Intervention of Persia — The War in Ionia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/xxiv.md)
- [Intrigues and Oligarchic Conspiracies](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/xxv.md)
- [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/xxvi.md)
- [Plans](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/history_of_the_peloponnesian_war_se/chapters/plans.md)

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