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Vocabulary Entry
thucydides
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noun
Thucydides was an ancient Greek historian who authored 'History of the Peloponnesian War'.
Example Sentences
"Thucydides provides a detailed account of the conflict between Athens and Sparta."
"Students of history often study the works of Thucydides for their insights into human nature."
"The term 'Thucydides Trap' refers to the idea that a rising power will often clash with an established one, a concept derived from Thucydides' analysis."