A affordable and contemporary approach to the most iconic speeches from Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War, which leads the reader to the essence of the author's extensive knowledge on diplomacy, foreign policy, and war.

Why do nations go to war? What values are citizens willing to die for? What justifies an invasion in a foreign country? And does its documentation make it right?
For almost 2,500 years, students, thinkers, and political and military leaders have been reading the eloquent and insightful speeches from Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War, seeking inspiration from his foresight on matters of military conflicts, diplomacy, and the reactions of people and countries in times of crisis.
In the book "Thucydides: On War," the most influential and interesting speeches are presented in a new interpretive approach by Johanna Hanink, accompanied by an enlightening introduction, detailed notes, as well as the original text in parallel with the translation.
The result is an extremely accessible introduction to the extensive and demanding work of Thucydides' "History of the Peloponnesian War," which immerses the reader in the work of this timeless thinker.