Illustrated by Nick Hayes
Introduced by Katherine Harloe
Translated by Martin Hammond
Limited to 750 hand-numbered copies
Over Two-Thirds Sold
Folio’s fabulous limited edition of the first great military history has been expertly handbound in full-grain leather. Featuring illustrations by Nick Hayes and an exclusive introduction by Katherine Harloe, each of the 750 numbered copies has been signed by both contributors.
‘In this age of populist politics, plague and war, The Peloponnesian War still offers much material for reflection.’
- Katherine Harloe, from her introduction
In documenting the Peloponnesian war, the defeat of the democracy of Athens by the oligarchy of Sparta in the 5th century BC, Thucydides invented a completely new approach to reporting events. Assigning nothing to the will of the gods, his history was instead impartial, evidence-based and informed by his understanding of human nature. His work has shaped attitudes towards military intervention for 2,400 years and continues to offer profound insights into the challenges facing humanity today.
Bound in sumptuous leather by Smith Settle in Yorkshire, Martin Hammond’s outstanding translation is complemented with stunning illustrations by Nick Hayes and a specially commissioned introduction from classical historian Katherine Harloe. With two-colour printing, gilded page-tops, and an elegant limitation page signed by both the illustrator and the introducer, this Folio limited edition is truly exceptional.
Production details
Bound in full-grain leather blocked in black and gold foils with a design by Nick Hayes
Signed by Nick Hayes and Katherine Harloe
Nine two-colour illustrations and page decorations by Nick Hayes
Five maps
744 pages set in Haarlemmer
Printed in two colours on Abbey Pure paper
Freelife Merida endpapers printed in gold with a design by Nick Hayes
Gilded page-tops
Black grosgrain ribbon marker
11½" x 8"
Additional introduction and notes by P. J. Rhodes
Blocked, cloth-covered slipcase lined with printed paper
A radical approach
The greatest historian that ever lived
Powerful illustrations
Superb scholarship
A massive tome indeed ,needs a big shelf
Review by mick townley on 28th January 2025
Lovely book - makes me wish I had picked up Herodotus when it was available. :)
Review by Dr Mark J Knollmueller on 27th December 2024
Excellent!
Review by MR STEVEN KRYCHO on 30th November 2024
A quality edition of one of the first works of history.
Review by MR JASON BROWNING on 5th July 2024
Superb production
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