Tides of War
by Steven Pressfield
Alcibiades and the Peloponnesian War through the eyes of his assassin: genius, charisma, betrayal of every side, and Athens's self-destruction. Darker than Gates of Fire and a study in brilliance without character.
Read it if…
you want to see talent without integrity play out.
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Skip it if…
you want a hero; Alcibiades is not one.
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Three things you will actually use
- Brilliance without loyalty destroys.
- Democracies turn on their heroes.
- Character is destiny.
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Read the Sicilian expedition chapters.
Our verdict
Brilliance without character.
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