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The difference between the two's work is that one experienced the war and then wrote about it while the other just wrote about it not being present.
Herodotus was widely traveled and wrote about everything. Thucydides wrote only about the Peloponnesian War.
Early historians often used information from unverifable sources.
They were alike because both of them were Historians.
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Unlike Herodotus, Thucydides saw war and politics as the activities of human beings- NOT gods
The two founders of Greek historical writing were Herodotus and Thucydides. While they had different styles, they attempted to be truthful and forthright.
The difference between the two's work is that one experienced the war and then wrote about it while the other just wrote about it not being present.
The difference between the two's work is that one experienced the war and then wrote about it while the other just wrote about it not being present.
Herodotus was widely traveled and wrote about everything. Thucydides wrote only about the Peloponnesian War.
Early historians often used information from unverifable sources.
Thucydides
Early historians often used information from unverifable sources.
Early historians often used information from unverifable sources.
Early historians often used information from unverifable sources.
History
Both Herodotus and Thucydides study the ideals that lead civilizations, like Persia, Athens and Sparta to war.