Donald Kagan
Donald Kagan (1932-2021) was a Lithuanian-born American historian and classicist who taught at Yale University and Cornell University.
He specialized in ancient Greek history and was considered among the foremost American scholars in this field.
Kagan is best known for his authoritative four-volume history of the Peloponnesian War, which took approximately 20 years to complete and is widely regarded as the most detailed scholarly work on the subject.
This single-volume book represents a condensed version written for general readers, demonstrating his ability to make ancient history accessible without sacrificing scholarly rigor.
His expertise combined deep knowledge of ancient sources with insights from international relations and military history.
