--- product_id: 1705694 title: "History of the Peloponnesian War" brand: "thucydides, m. i. finley, rex warner" price: "118.61 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1705694-history-of-the-peloponnesian-war store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # History of the Peloponnesian War **Brand:** thucydides, m. i. finley, rex warner **Price:** 118.61 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** History of the Peloponnesian War by thucydides, m. i. finley, rex warner - **How much does it cost?** 118.61 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1705694-history-of-the-peloponnesian-war) ## Best For - thucydides, m. i. finley, rex warner enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted thucydides, m. i. finley, rex warner brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Written four hundred years before the birth of Christ, this detailed contemporary account of the struggle between Athens and Sparta stands an excellent chance of fulfilling the author's ambitious claim that the work "was done to last forever." The conflicts between the two empires over shipping, trade, and colonial expansion came to a head in 431 b.c. in Northern Greece, and the entire Greek world was plunged into 27 years of war. Thucydides applied a passion for accuracy and a contempt for myth and romance in compiling this exhaustively factual record of the disastrous conflict that eventually ended the Athenian empire. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Dimensions | 7.7 x 5 x 1.1 inches | | Edition | Revised | | Isbn 10 | 0140440399 | | Isbn 13 | 978-0140440393 | | Item Weight | 1.05 pounds | | Language | English | | Print Length | 656 pages | | Publication Date | January 1, 1972 | | Publisher | Penguin Classics | | Reading Age | 18 years and up | ## Images ![History of the Peloponnesian War - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71s3DEbC40L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you don’t read it, it also looks great on the shelf! *by on Reviewed in the United States April 24, 2026* Got through the first little bit before ADHD took over and I haven’t touched it again. But it’s a great shelf filler to make you look more ‘refined’ ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Some strategy and a lot of history *by on Reviewed in the United States January 3, 2007* First of all, I find it close to impossible to rate such a book as this, as it is truly great as an insight into events that happened thousands of years ago, while the writing and accessibility of the work clearly could have been better. Nevertheless, in my opinion this is a 5-star book, as the detail and insight into a war that took place ~400bc is such a great read.Thucydides shows a himself as a great analyst of the conficts he relates, and instead of just relating the facts, he guides us through the actors motivations and the reasons for what takes place. THAT is the value of this book as far as I'm concerned, the strategic approach to conflict, and the massive amount of strategy in regards to alliances and battles that we get to share through this book.Being a student of political philosophy I read this book because of my fascination with Thomas Hobbes (Allthough not the Hobbes-translation). It will be hard for anyone to understand Hobbes through this though, and I must question the usefulness for most of such a linkage on the whole. There is also a lot of history in this book that will interest a lot of you (Those that are like me), rather little, but one gets through it, and when one is done with the book I truly feel I have gotten a great lecture in strategy and conflict! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thucydides' Masterwork *by on Reviewed in the United States February 16, 2013* Through the use of numerous interviews, tirelessly researching records, and gathering a great deal of evidence, Thucydides "History of the Peloponnesian War" stands as perhaps the first great work of nonfiction in Western history. After generations of epic poems and stories, which included every bit as much exaggeration and mythology as they did truth, Thucydides used the tools of evidence and objectivity to create a reliable historical record of the great war between Athens and Sparta to stand the test of time. This is vital reading if you have even a passing interest in military history, Ancient Greek history, or, really, any history at all. ## Frequently Bought Together - History of the Peloponnesian War - The Histories - On Sparta (Penguin Classics) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1705694-history-of-the-peloponnesian-war](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1705694-history-of-the-peloponnesian-war) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-07-21*