The Peloponnesian War
by Donald Kagan
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Author: Donald KaganEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-04-27
ISBN: 0142004375
Number of pages: 544
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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Book Review: A great book on a complex war...
Summary: 5 Stars
The Peloponnesian War is one of the first true world wars, as the Greek city-states covered the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea from Spain to the Middle East. They had colonies in Italy and dealings with Carthage. They even had relations with the Persian Empire. So when Athens and Sparta went to war they took everybody with them.
The war is a complex one, yet Donald Kagan is able to explain it, without losing any of the military details or human passion. Nor does he seem to talk down to the reader. He knows his stuff, he loves it and he wants you to love it too. From sea battles in the Aegean Sea to the campaigns in Sicily, he explains tactics, major political decisions, problems of logistics, and the choices both sides had. Flaws and merits of the leaders are examined and the importance of the events that happened is also spread out for all to see. History is presented as a history of human beings, with their fears, dreams, and hates.
This is a must for anybody interested in military history, ancient history or Greek history.
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