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thucydides

/θuːˈsɪd.ɪ.diːz/

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noun

/θuːˈsɪd.ɪ.diːz/C2formal
  • ruДревнегреческий историк, известный своим подробным описанием Пелопоннесской войны, которая произошла в V веке до н. э.

An ancient Greek historian known for his detailed account of the Peloponnesian War, which took place in the 5th century BC.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C1formal

    An ancient Greek historian who wrote a detailed account of the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta.

    ruДревнегреческий историк

    • Thucydides is considered one of the fathers of historical writing.
    • His work on the Peloponnesian War is still studied today.
    • Thucydides emphasized factual accuracy in his accounts.
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