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The Peloponnesian war. Thucydides. Translated by Benjamin Jowett, with introductory essays by Hanson Baldwin and Moses Hadas

Typology: Translation | Language: English | Place of publication: New York | Publisher: Bantam books | Year: 1960

Greek Text: no

Content: Complete Work

Benjamin Jowett (1817-1893), writer, classical scholar, and theologian. Jowett was a scholar at St Paul's School before winning an open scholarship to Balliol College, Oxford. He was elected to a fellowship in 1838 while still an undergraduate and graduated with first-class honours in 1839. Appointed Regius Professor of Greek in 1855, Jowett earned acclaim for his theology, notably his commentary on St Paul's Epistles, which became a touchstone of Victorian liberal theology and sparked controversy. Jowett became Master of Balliol in 1870 and held office until his death. He oversaw major college reforms, including the construction of a new hall, establishment of a student library and playing field, and the introduction of undergraduates from diverse backgrounds, including Indian Civil Service probationers. Renowned for his translations of Plato, Thucydides, and Aristotle's Politics, Jowett opened the classics to a broad Victorian readership. ODNB

Reprint of Jowett 1881, with introductory essays by Hanson Baldwin and Moses Hadas.

Hanson W. Baldwin (1903-1991), military historian and journalist, best known for his long tenure at The New York Times, where he served as military editor from 1937 to 1968. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy (Class of 1924), Baldwin became one of the most influential American defense correspondents of the 20th century. He reported from major theaters during World War II and covered military affairs throughout the Cold War. Baldwin authored several books on military strategy, history, and national security. In 1943, he was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Correspondence for his reporting on the Second World War.

Moses Hadas (1900-1966), classical scholar and translator. Hadas received his Ph.D. from Columbia University, where he later became a Professor of Greek and Latin. In addition to his work on classical literature, he was actively engaged in Jewish and Hebrew literature, and earned a rabbinical degree from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. A polyglot, Hadas made use of various media beyond print, including radio and television, to make classical and humanistic studies accessible to a broader audience. His works include translations of Plato, Euripides, Cicero, and Tacitus. DBCS

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Thucydides, translated into English. With Introduction, Marginal Analysis, Notes and Indices by B. Jowett

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