--- product_id: 1705694 title: "History of the Peloponnesian War" price: "KD 9.30" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/1705694-history-of-the-peloponnesian-war store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # History of the Peloponnesian War **Price:** KD 9.30 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** History of the Peloponnesian War - **How much does it cost?** KD 9.30 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/1705694-history-of-the-peloponnesian-war) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description History of the Peloponnesian War [Thucydides, Finley, M. I., Warner, Rex, Finley, M. I.] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. History of the Peloponnesian War Review: Some strategy and a lot of history - First of all, I find it close to impossible to rate such a book as this, as it is truly great as an insight into events that happened thousands of years ago, while the writing and accessibility of the work clearly could have been better. Nevertheless, in my opinion this is a 5-star book, as the detail and insight into a war that took place ~400bc is such a great read. Thucydides shows a himself as a great analyst of the conficts he relates, and instead of just relating the facts, he guides us through the actors motivations and the reasons for what takes place. THAT is the value of this book as far as I'm concerned, the strategic approach to conflict, and the massive amount of strategy in regards to alliances and battles that we get to share through this book. Being a student of political philosophy I read this book because of my fascination with Thomas Hobbes (Allthough not the Hobbes-translation). It will be hard for anyone to understand Hobbes through this though, and I must question the usefulness for most of such a linkage on the whole. There is also a lot of history in this book that will interest a lot of you (Those that are like me), rather little, but one gets through it, and when one is done with the book I truly feel I have gotten a great lecture in strategy and conflict! Review: Thucydides' Masterwork - Through the use of numerous interviews, tirelessly researching records, and gathering a great deal of evidence, Thucydides "History of the Peloponnesian War" stands as perhaps the first great work of nonfiction in Western history. After generations of epic poems and stories, which included every bit as much exaggeration and mythology as they did truth, Thucydides used the tools of evidence and objectivity to create a reliable historical record of the great war between Athens and Sparta to stand the test of time. This is vital reading if you have even a passing interest in military history, Ancient Greek history, or, really, any history at all. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #33,643 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #13 in Ancient Greek History (Books) #567 in Military History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (901) | | Dimensions | 7.7 x 5 x 1.1 inches | | Edition | Revised | | ISBN-10 | 0140440399 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0140440393 | | Item Weight | 1.05 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 656 pages | | Publication date | January 1, 1972 | | Publisher | Penguin Classics | | Reading age | 18 years and up | ## Images ![History of the Peloponnesian War - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71s3DEbC40L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Some strategy and a lot of history *by H***A on January 3, 2007* First of all, I find it close to impossible to rate such a book as this, as it is truly great as an insight into events that happened thousands of years ago, while the writing and accessibility of the work clearly could have been better. Nevertheless, in my opinion this is a 5-star book, as the detail and insight into a war that took place ~400bc is such a great read. Thucydides shows a himself as a great analyst of the conficts he relates, and instead of just relating the facts, he guides us through the actors motivations and the reasons for what takes place. THAT is the value of this book as far as I'm concerned, the strategic approach to conflict, and the massive amount of strategy in regards to alliances and battles that we get to share through this book. Being a student of political philosophy I read this book because of my fascination with Thomas Hobbes (Allthough not the Hobbes-translation). It will be hard for anyone to understand Hobbes through this though, and I must question the usefulness for most of such a linkage on the whole. There is also a lot of history in this book that will interest a lot of you (Those that are like me), rather little, but one gets through it, and when one is done with the book I truly feel I have gotten a great lecture in strategy and conflict! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thucydides' Masterwork *by W***R on February 16, 2013* Through the use of numerous interviews, tirelessly researching records, and gathering a great deal of evidence, Thucydides "History of the Peloponnesian War" stands as perhaps the first great work of nonfiction in Western history. After generations of epic poems and stories, which included every bit as much exaggeration and mythology as they did truth, Thucydides used the tools of evidence and objectivity to create a reliable historical record of the great war between Athens and Sparta to stand the test of time. This is vital reading if you have even a passing interest in military history, Ancient Greek history, or, really, any history at all. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 *by D***Y on March 23, 2025* arrived in perfect condition & quickly. ## Frequently Bought Together - History of the Peloponnesian War - The Histories - On Sparta (Penguin Classics) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/1705694-history-of-the-peloponnesian-war](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/1705694-history-of-the-peloponnesian-war) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*