Thucydides
Thucydides was an ancient Greek historian best known for his work 'History of the Peloponnesian War,' which chronicles the conflict between Athens and Sparta. His writings provide a detailed, critical analysis of the events and underlying causes of the war, as well as insights into the nature of power and politics. Thucydides is often regarded as one of the founders of historical methodology, emphasizing factual accuracy and eyewitness accounts. His approach set a precedent for future historians and remains influential in the study of history and political science.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 2 | 5.50 | 0.08% | +10% | 10,423,054 | 9,382 | $190,000 | 171$ |
| France | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 32,218 | $2,700,000 | 1,333$ |
| Tunisia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 11,818,619 | 11,234 | $45,000 | 43$ |
| Totals | 4 | 87,515,184 | 52,834 | $2,935,000 | 1,547$ |
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France:
Thucydides is referenced for his historical perspective on power dynamics, stating that the strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must.
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Tunisia:
Thucydides was an Athenian historian and author of 'The History of the Peloponnesian War'.
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Greece:
Thucydides is referenced in relation to the political dynamics during the Peloponnesian War.
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Greece:
Thucydides is mentioned for conveying Pericles' ideas in his historical writings.
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