“The strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must”
— Thucydides
Why It's Lindy
Written 2,400 years ago, it reads like today's geopolitical analysis. The Melian Dialogue — where the strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must — is still the most honest description of international power.
About This Volume
The definitive account of the war between Athens and Sparta. The founding text of Western historiography and political realism.
Frequently Asked
Why should I read The History of the Peloponnesian War?
Written 2,400 years ago, it reads like today's geopolitical analysis. The Melian Dialogue — where the strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must — is still the most honest description of international power.
What is The History of the Peloponnesian War about?
The definitive account of the war between Athens and Sparta. The founding text of Western historiography and political realism.
