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1. What is a good description of Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War?

It is an incomplete text which recounts the history of the Peloponnesian War and famously ends mid-sentence several years prior to the conclusion of the war.

2. What complicates the chronology of Thucydides' history?

Thucydides adopted a unique dating system which is adapted to his history. Modern versions almost universally attempt to standardize Thucydides' dates to the current calendar.

3. Describe the conditions before the lead up to the Peloponnesian War.

After the c. 479 BC defeat of the Persian invading army, Athens enjoyed a long period of prosperity and political prominence in the historically fragmented Greek societies.

4. What was the only threat to Athenian power after the defeat of the invading Persians?

Athens' political power was offset only by Sparta's military power. Led by Themistocles' political machinations, Athens diverted Sparta's attention while walls were constructed, fleets consolidated, and alliances formalized.

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