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Date of upload: Mar 5, 2022 ^^
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Talking about Thucydides, his work and essentially his exile always reminds me about the reflections of Polish poet Zbigniew Herbert, expressed in his poem "Why the classics?":
"in the fourth book of the Peloponnesian War
Thucydides tells among other things
the story of his unsuccessful expedition
among long speeches of chiefs
battles sieges plague
dense net of intrigues of diplomatic endeavours
the episode is like a pin
in a forest
the Greek colony Amphipolis
fell into the hands of Brasidos
because Thucydides was late with relief
for this he paid his native city
with lifelong exile
exiles of all times
know what price this is
generals of the most recent wars
if a similar affair happens to them
whine on their knees before posterity
praise their heroism and innocence
they accuse their subordinates
envious colleagues
unfavourable winds
Thucydides says only
that he had seven ships
it was winter
and he sailed quickly
(...)"
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I would never accuse Cy of being topical, but I can't help but think that there are some valuable insights to be learned about the pitfalls and complexities of military alliances from the Peloponnesian War (indeed of ancient Greek history in general) that are still relevant today as of certain recent events.
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I am so glad I found your channel Cy!! I am currently learning about Iranian history as well as beginning to learn Persian and your videos (especially about the Achaemenid Empire) have been so insightful and helpful to me. Keep up the great work, it is very much appreciated (as well as really enjoyable to watch)!
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@carl8703
2 years ago
The Peloponnesian War might just be one of the first moments in history that's recounted with all the nuance and clarity of a current event, and yet it took place over 2400 years ago. That's one millennium before the events of Beowulf. There are myths and legends that have formed in less time. We owe a debt of gratitude to Thucydides.
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