The History of the Plague of Athens is a book written by Thucydides, an ancient Greek historian and general. The book was first published in 1857 and is a detailed account of the outbreak of the plague in Athens in 430 BC. Thucydides himself lived through the plague and was one of the few survivors.The book provides a comprehensive description of the symptoms of the disease, the social and political impact of the outbreak, and the response of the Athenian government and people. Thucydides also discusses the psychological effects of the plague on the population, including the breakdown of social norms and the rise of religious fanaticism.In addition to its historical significance, The History of the Plague of Athens is considered a valuable work in the field of epidemiology. Thucydides' detailed observations of the spread of the disease and its impact on the population have been used by modern scholars to understand the dynamics of infectious disease outbreaks.Overall, The History of the Plague of Athens is a fascinating and important work that provides insight into one of the most devastating epidemics in human history.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.