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History of the Peloponnesian War · Chapter
Dedication explained
The translator dedicates the work to Connop Thirlwall, historian of Greece, acknowledging his predecessor's influence.
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The translator dedicates the work to Connop Thirlwall, historian of Greece, acknowledging his predecessor's influence.
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This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because it captures the Athenians' fateful psychological peak of hubris…
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