One of the most delightful experiences I have had--of countless ones--was reading The Peloponnesian War as I traveled across the Peloponnesian Peninsula.
I love Thucydides. His writing is beautiful. His mind was profound, towering, and exquisite.
Yes, there's not much left of Sparta.
5 posted on 12/25/2025 8:31:20 PM PST by Savage Beast
(When the student is ready, the teacher appears. When the people are ready, the hero appears.)