“A Reputation for Intelligence and Moderation:” Thucydides’ Portrayal of King Archidamus

• In Event: The Ancients on Leading and Living Well in the Political Community

Brief Overview

This paper argues for a reappraisal of the figure of King Archidamus II in Thucydides’ History of the Peloponnesian War, which will help us better understand Thucydides himself, the war he wrote about, and what he indicates are permanent human truths

Author

• Edward Campbell, University of Notre Dame