Stories from Thucydides : Kessinger Publishing : 9781161454505 : 1161454500 : 23 May 2010 : Stories From Thucydides is a book by H. L. Havell that provides a collection of stories based on the writings of the ancient Greek historian Thucydides. Thucydides is known for his detailed account of the Peloponnesian War, which took place in the 5th century BC between Athens and Sparta. Havell's book takes some of the most interesting and dramatic events from Thucydides' history and retells them in a way that is accessible to modern readers. The stories cover a range of topics, from battles and sieges to political intrigue and personal relationships. Havell's writing style is engaging and informative, making this book an excellent introduction to Thucydides' work for anyone interested in ancient history.The second invasion of the Peloponnesians was prolonged for forty days, and the whole Attic territory was laid waste. Pericles again refused to venture a pitched battle against them, knowing we