Thucydides VI. Edited, with Introduction and Notes, by A. W.
Spratt, M.A. (Cambridge University Press. 6s.)—We are glad to have another book of Thucydides from Mr. Spratt, already so favourably known by his work on this classic. The speciality of the edition is the full and careful analysis of the Thucydidean ordo verborum, a quite peculiar characteristic of style which the student will find it very helpful to have so clearly explained to him. The historical portion of the introduc- tion is all that could be desired, and the notes are copious, clear, and marked by judgment. Mr. Spratt takes, we see, wpbs rd tircfpxorra in xxxi. 6 as indicating contrast. He thought that the force sent out was more than sufficient for its purpose. So far it had beep/30..6, but in relation to the larger Imperial ambition which underlay it, or, indeed, any preparation that Athens could make, was inadequate.
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