At last, a commentary that allows the student of Greek to approach Thucydides as a great historical author and as a bold prose stylist, rather than as a cryptographic puzzle! The help offered is on exactly the right level: It is an aid to reading fluently. The explanations are clear, enabling the reader to master the nuances of Thucydidean grammar ... Read moreand syntax. This work will help a new generation of readers appreciate a masterpiece of historical literature. It is a superb companion to the existing historical commentaries and should immediately take its place as a standard in the field." —Josiah Ober, Princeton University "Students enterprising enough to be reading Thucydides will find this book very helpful-and beyond that, stimulating and congenial. Cameron covers the difficult passages, adding comments and explanation that will enhance the reader's understanding." —Steven Lattimore, University of California, Los Angeles ". . . Cameron fills a distinct need for students reading a difficult author for the first time." —Bryn Mawr Classical Review "Until now, the commentary on book 1 of the greatest use for beginning students has been that of Marchant, which Cameron's work should now replace. It elucidates the overall structure of Thucydidean prose, explains vocabulary, morphology, and grammar, while giving references to Smyth for further study. It is ideal for strengthening weaker students' grasp of Greek grammar and is a fine introduction to the obscure and pointed style that makes portion of the History in general and book 1 in particular so daunting." —Classical World Show Less