Wann schrieb Thukydides?
Chr. datierte, in Thasos aufgefundene Inschrift, die einen Lichas als Lebenden benennt, denselben Lichas betreffen, von dessen Tod Thukydides berichtet, so schrieb der Historiker zumindest 397 v. Chr.
Warum wurde Thukydides verbannt?
Chr. nahm er als Flotten-kommandant am Peloponnesischen Krieg (431-404) teil. Da er dabei den Fall der Stadt Amphipolis an den spartanischen Feind nicht verhindern konnte, wurde er für 20 Jahre aus Athen verbannt. Der gescheiterte General verbrachte sein Exil in Thrakien, wo die Familie ausgedehnte Besitztümer besaß.
Welche Parteien gerieten im Peloponnesischen Krieg aneinander?
Die Peloponnesischen Kriege 431–404 v. Chr. stellen den Höhepunkt einer jahrelangen Auseinandersetzung dar: Athen als mächtigste Seemacht (Attischer Seebund) und Sparta als stärkste Landmacht (Peloponnesischer Bund) beanspruchten beide die Vorherrschaft in Griechenland.
How reliable is Thucydides as a historical figure?
The most reliable information comes from his own History of the Peloponnesian War, in which he mentions his nationality, paternity, and birthplace. Thucydides says that he fought in the war, contracted the plague, and was exiled by the democracy.
What is Thucydides‘ History of the Peloponnesian War?
Thucydides, in his brilliant History of the Peloponnesian War tells what happened. He describes how the war began, why certain states chose to side with whom they did, and why subsequent events played out in the manner that they did.
What happened to Thucydides in the year 411 BCE?
Didymus mentions another tomb in Thrace. Thucydides‘ narrative breaks off in the middle of the year 411 BCE, and this abrupt end has traditionally been explained as due to his death while writing the book, although other explanations have been put forward. Inferences about Thucydides‘ character can be drawn (with due caution) only from his book.
What did Thucydides do during 20 years of exile?
During 20 years of exile, he worked on his history—collecting information, writing and revising. Estimates for Thucydides’ date of birth (c.460) hinge on his probable age upon entering military service. Since his history makes no mention of events after 411, it is likely Thucydides died before Athens’ final surrender in 404.