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Notes on Thucydides, Original and Compiled, Books I, II, and III, by John George Sheppard, offers a detailed examination of Thucydides' account of the Peloponnesian War. This compilation provides readers with insights into the historical context, strategic decisions, and societal impacts of this pivotal conflict in ancient Greece. Sheppardâe(TM)s work serves as a valuable resource for students, historians, and anyone interested in classical literature and military history. This enduring work sheds light on the complexities of ancient warfare and the timeless relevance of Thucydides' observations on human nature and political dynamics. Sheppard's notes enhance understanding and appreciation of one of history's most important narratives. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.