Thucydides Quotes
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Polybius is not less express than Thucydides in asserting the principle that accurate representation of facts was the fundamental duty of the historian. He lays down that three things are requisite for performing such a task as his: the study and criticism of sources; autopsy, that is, personal knowledge of lands and places; and thirdly, political experience.
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Half of these aren't even Machiavelli. Some are Plato, Thucydides etc....doesnt anyone check these?
