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 | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 7,963 | $190,000 | 145$ |
| Andorra | 1 | 8.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 77,265 | 75 | $3,000 | 3$ |
| Totals | 2 | 10,500,319 | 8,038 | $193,000 | 148$ |
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Andorra:
Thucydides authored the History of the Peloponnesian War, which includes Pericles' funeral oration.
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Greece:
Thucydides is cited in the context of historical parallels to current geopolitical tensions.
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Andorra:
Thucydides documented the speeches and events of the Peloponnesian War in his historical accounts.
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Greece:
The article references Thucydides in relation to the challenges of international law.
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France:
Thucydides is mentioned as an ancient historian who discussed the concept of preventive war.
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Greece:
Thucydides is referenced as a significant figure in understanding the foundations of European culture.
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Greece:
Thucydides is referenced as a classical figure whose teachings are overlooked in modern education.
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Hungary:
Thucydides is a famous ancient Greek historian who reported on animal behavior before earthquakes.
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Greece:
He is referenced in Takis Theodoropoulos's lecture regarding the Sicilian disaster.
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Greece:
Thucydides is referenced as the historian who documented the events surrounding the Peloponnesian War.
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