Thucydides and the Peloponnesian War

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This paper discusses Thucydides and his account of the Peloponnesian War. The paper considers the historical accuracy of this account and examines the behavior of the Athenians at that time. Secondary sources are used to verify the accuracy of Thucydides' account.

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"Thucydides provides probably the most reliable account of the Peloponnesian War. Thucydides was born around 460 B.C. in the city state known as Athens. He participated in the Peloponnesian War and ultimately provided the best historical account of the War and the eventual defeat of Athens. Why is Thucydides' account considered so reliable? The answer is because Thucydides was well known for his historical accuracy and his strong aversion to myth. This means that Thucydides provided a factual account of the political, economic, social and military factors and events in the Peloponnesian War."

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