De Gruyter Xenophon's Peloponnesian War - Trends in Classics 82

Explore a deep analysis of Xenophon's account of the Peloponnesian War in this scholarly volume from the Trends in Classics series. As recent advances in Xenophontic studies have not yet produced a final literary treatment of the Hellenica 1-2, this book provides a necessary and close examination of the text. The research examines how Xenophon constructed his narrative to support the views of Thucydides. It looks at the influence of Persian money on the development of the Peloponnesian War and investigates the factors that decided the conflict's outcome, specifically focusing on the military skills and moral virtues of Athenian leaders. This work serves as a valuable resource for students and historians interested in ancient Greek history and the nuances of classical literature.