“The History of the Peloponnesian War” — the story of the 431–404 BC conflict between Athens and Sparta — was authored by what Greek general?

“The History of the Peloponnesian War” — the story of the 431–404 BC conflict between Athens and Sparta — was authored by what Greek general?

Pericles
Thucydides
Herodotus
Plutarch
Solon

Answer: The correct answer is Thucydides.