The blinded eye
Gregory Crane
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The blinded eye
Published
1996
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages
277
ISBN-10
0847681297
Description
Thucydides, the patron saint of realpolitik, continues to be read in many fields outside of classics. Why did his History succeed in setting the pattern for future scholars where Herodotus's earlier Histories failed? In this fascinating study of the construction of intellectual authority, Gregory Crane argues that Thucydides was successful for two reasons. First, he refined the language of administration: Who was in charge? How much money was spent? How many people were killed? Second, he drew upon the abstract philosophical rhetoric developing in the fifth century, in which the state and the public, rather than the family and the individual, stand at the center of the world. Ironically, it was through deeply personal alliances that aristocratic Greeks had traditionally defined themselves and exerted power. Thucydides's discursive practice was therefore fundamentally incompatible with his ideological goals. Crane hypothesizes that the resulting tension may have been what kept Thucydides from completing his work.
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How many pages are in The blinded eye?
This edition of The blinded eye has approximately 277 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The blinded eye?
For most readers, The blinded eye typically takes between 5h 46m and 3h 51m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 69,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 37m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 69,250 words
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What is the word count of The blinded eye?
The estimated word count for The blinded eye is approximately 69,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of The blinded eye?
The blinded eye was written by Gregory Crane.
When was The blinded eye published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1996. The original work may have been published on a different date.