How did Thucydides research the Peloponnesian War?
My method was to rely on the most reliable evidence available. I made it my practice to be an eyewitness to events whenever possible. Where direct observation was impossible, I interrogated witnesses with the greatest care, cross-referencing their accounts to discern the truth. I also consulted written records and speeches, scrutinizing them for internal consistency and corroboration. Accuracy was paramount.
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