The Sicilian Expedition

The Sicilian Expedition is a historical book written by Thucydides, which is divided into two parts- books six and seven. The book provides a detailed account of the Sicilian Expedition, which was a military campaign launched by the Athenians against the Sicilian city of Syracuse in 415 BC. Thucydides, who was an Athenian historian and general, was an eyewitness to the events and provides an accurate and unbiased account of the expedition.The book is written in the form of a narrative and provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the expedition, the preparations made by the Athenians, and the actual campaign itself. Thucydides describes the various battles that took place between the Athenians and the Syracusans, as well as the political and military strategies used by both sides.In addition to the narrative, the book also contains extensive notes and commentary by the author, providing additional context and analysis of the events described. The notes cover a wide range of topics, including the historical background of the conflict, the military tactics used by the Athenians and Syracusans, and the political and social context of the time.Overall, The Sicilian Expedition is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history, military strategy, or political science. Thucydides' detailed and insightful account of the expedition provides a fascinating look into the ancient world and the complex political and military dynamics that shaped it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.