Notes on Thucydides: Original and Compiled (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John G. Sheppard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0365212164 ISBN 13: 9780365212164

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019

Synopsis

Explore how ancient Greek grammar shapes Thucydides’ text.

This scholarly edition collects notes on tense and aspect, offering readers tools to understand the aorist, the imperfect, and other forms as they appear in the original and compiled material.

In clear, accessible language, the book examines how tense choices affect meaning, time, and interpretation. It presents examples, discusses competing views, and invites readers to consider how grammar informs reading of classical prose. Ideal for students, scholars, and curious readers who want a deeper grasp of Thucydides and Greek grammar without needing advanced linguistic training.

• Clear explanations of Greek tenses and their uses in Thucydides
• Comparisons of original and edited material to illuminate interpretation
• Practical notes that connect grammar to translation and reading strategy

Ideal for readers of classical history and language study who want a rigorous, reader-friendly guide to the grammar behind the texts.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0365212164
• ISBN 13: 9780365212164
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 406