THUCYDIDE - Lot 1

THUCYDIDE The History of Athenian Thucydides, containing the wars that took place between the Peloponesians and the Athenians, in the land of the Greeks and Romans, and in the surrounding areas. Translated into French by the late Messire Claude de Seyssel. Paris, Arnoul l'Angelier, 1555, in-8 bound in full ivory vellum with period flaps, smooth spine decorated with gilt fleurons and fillets, gilt fillet framing the boards with central fleuron, gilt edges. Note: Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War, written in the 5th century B.C., recounts the conflict between Athens and Sparta Sparta, two rival Greek powers. This is no ordinary military chronicle: Thucydides analyzes the root causes of the war, politics, rhetoric and human passions. His approach is rigorous, almost modern, based on investigation and observation. Expert: Cabinet Vallériaux. The edition printed in the 16th century marked a turning point: humanists rediscovered this text for its lucidity, its method, and its critical view of power. It became a model for thinking about politics, war and history with reason. Please ask for condition reports before sale: they are not included in the cards.