Thucydides: 16 books

An extraordinary chronicle of Peloponnesian War by Thucydides, an Athenian general. This war was fought between Athens' and Spartan warriors. It is unanimously considered a classic by critics and historians alike and termed as the very first book in the genre of history.

The History of the Peloponnesian War is an account of the Peloponnesian War in Ancient Greece, fought between the Peloponnesian League (led by Sparta) and the Delian League (led by Athens). It was written by Thucydides – an Athenian general who served in the war. It is widely considered a classic...