Abstract: What does it mean to be brave? In Herodotus’ The Histories, the answer is shaped by his Greek bias and a dislike for Xerxes, the Persian king. Herodotus views individual and group bravery as distinct. The Spartans and Athenians exhibit bravery as a group, due to their willingness to fight Xerxes and the Persians,…Continue reading Bravery is in the eye of the beholder: Courage and Cowardice in Herodotus’ Histories (Richard Tucker, 2019)
Category: Greek History
Deceptive Tactics in the Sicilian Expedition (Mellyssa Miller, 2016)
Abstract: In a quest for timē and a desire to acquire more wealth, Athens enters the Sicilian Expedition, dividing up her resources and starting a war on two fronts. Athens, desiring financial gain, enters the Sicilian Expedition under the guise of helping an ally, Egesta. However, the Athenians quickly learn that Egesta lacks the financial resources…Continue reading Deceptive Tactics in the Sicilian Expedition (Mellyssa Miller, 2016)
Thucydides: General and Historian (Austin Mitchell, 2016)
Abstract: Thucydides was an Athenian general and historian who lived during the time of the Peloponnesian War. His most notable contribution to history was the book the History of the Peloponnesian War. In his book, Thucydides used his own experience as a general during the war and his knowledge of the events of the war to…Continue reading Thucydides: General and Historian (Austin Mitchell, 2016)
Deceit and Espionage in Thucydides (Jordan Butler, 2016)
Abstract: Deception was an aspect of warfare the Greeks had a special relationship with. By the time of the Peloponnesian War, the two greatest wars in their history had been decided by guile, rather than might. Thucydides demonstrates that the lessons taught by the Trojan and Persian Wars were learned by the Greeks of his…Continue reading Deceit and Espionage in Thucydides (Jordan Butler, 2016)
The Greatest Achievements Brought Forth By The Hellenes And The Persians (Wenkang Li, 2016)
Abstract: One of Herodotus’ purpose in writing the Historieswas to record and underlinethe legendary deeds done by both sides—the Hellenes and the Persians.This paper states thatin theHistories, Herodotus seemed to consider the most wonderful achievement done by the Hellenes was that they defeated the Persiansand preserved civilization and liberty, since, in the Histories, this achievement is…Continue reading The Greatest Achievements Brought Forth By The Hellenes And The Persians (Wenkang Li, 2016)
Crime and Punishment in Herodotus’ Histories (Jonathan Joyner)
Imagine a world filled with death, disaster, and drama. In our modern day, this is an appalling thought, but at one point in history, it was commonplace. It is impossible to deny that it did not happen, yet mankind tries to forget it as a barbaric remnant of the past. Every generation encounters this when…Continue reading Crime and Punishment in Herodotus’ Histories (Jonathan Joyner)
Deceptive Tactics in the Sicilian Expedition
In a quest for time and a desire to acquire more wealth, Athens enters the Sicilian Expedition, dividing up her resources and starting a war on two fronts. Athens, desiring financial gain, enters the Sicilian Expedition under the guise of helping an ally, Egesta. However, the Athenians quickly learn that Egesta lacks the financial resources…Continue reading Deceptive Tactics in the Sicilian Expedition
Thucydides: General and Historian
Thucydides was an Athenian general and historian who lived during the time of the Peloponnesian War. His most notable contribution to history was the book the History of the Peloponnesian War. In his book, Thucydides used his own experience as a general during the war and his knowledge of the events of the war to…Continue reading Thucydides: General and Historian
Deceit and Espionage in Thucydides
Deception was an aspect of warfare the Greeks had a special relationship with. By the time of the Peloponnesian War, the two greatest wars in their history had been decided by guile, rather than might. Thucydides demonstrates that the lessons taught by the Trojan and Persian Wars were learned by the Greeks of his time.…Continue reading Deceit and Espionage in Thucydides
The Greatest Achievements Brought Forth By The Hellenes And The Persians
One of Herodotus’ purpose in writing the Historieswas to record and underlinethe legendary deeds done by both sides—the Hellenes and the Persians.This paper states thatin theHistories, Herodotus seemed to consider the most wonderful achievement done by the Hellenes was that they defeated the Persiansand preserved civilization and liberty, since, in the Histories, this achievement is…Continue reading The Greatest Achievements Brought Forth By The Hellenes And The Persians