Procopius is often compared to which ancient Greek historian?
Herodotus
Thucydides
Xenophon
Homer
Answer
Thucydides, often mentioned alongside Procopius, is an ancient Greek historian renowned for his work "History of the Peloponnesian War." He is known for his rigorous approach to historical inquiry and his insightful analysis of political and military events. These traits provide a basis for the comparison between Procopius and Thucydides, recognizing Procopius' own historiographical significance.
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