Notes Upon Thucydides, Books 1-2 : Kessinger Publishing : 9781164907770 : 1164907778 : 10 Sep 2010 : ""Notes Upon Thucydides, Books 1-2: Original And Compiled"" is a book written by John George Sheppard in 1857. The book is a study of the first two books of the ancient Greek historian Thucydides' work ""History of the Peloponnesian War."" Sheppard provides his own original notes as well as compiled notes from other scholars to aid readers in understanding the text. The book covers a range of topics including the historical context of the war, the political and military strategies of the Athenians and Spartans, and the personalities of the key figures involved in the conflict. The book is intended for students of ancient history and anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of Thucydides' work.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally