The History of the Plague of Athens is a historical account of the devastating epidemic that struck Athens in 430 BC, written by the ancient Greek historian Thucydides. The book describes the symptoms of the disease, the social and political impact of the epidemic, and the efforts of the Athenians to cope with the crisis. Thucydides, who himself contracted and survived the plague, provides a detailed and vivid description of the suffering and death that swept through the city, as well as the panic and chaos that ensued. The book is considered a classic of ancient Greek literature and is still studied today for its insights into the nature of disease, society, and human behavior in times of crisis.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.