thucydides

IPA: θˈʌsɪdaɪdz

Root Word: Thucydides

(c. 460 BCE – c. 395 BCE) A great ancient Greek historian and author of the History of the Peloponnesian War, which recounts the 5th century BCE war between Sparta and Athens to the year 411 BCE.

Examples of "thucydides" in Sentences

Thucydides was an ancient Greek historian known for his detailed account of the Peloponnesian War
Many scholars consider Thucydides to be one of the greatest historians of all time
The writings of Thucydides provide valuable insights into politics, war, and human nature
Thucydides' work continues to be studied and analyzed by historians and scholars around the world
Reading Thucydides can offer a unique perspective on the complexities of conflict and power dynamics in the ancient world