Definition: The written work of Greek scholar and historian Thucydides has been an invaluable resource to archaeologists interested in the history of Greece and its colonization of the Mediterrean Sea. His book The History of the Peloponnesian War was written about 431 BC, and was based on his personal experiences during the war.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
