Which of the following statements about Thucydides is incorrect? He believed
A)the study of war would reveal general principles of human behavior.
B)the motives of statesmen were insignificant in studying the historical event.
C)that the historian must enlighten, not entertain.
D)history was the work of human beings.
E)that the gods did not interfere in history.

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Thucydides believed that understanding the motives of statesmen was crucial in studying historical events, as he emphasized the role of human decision making in shaping history.

Which of the Following Statements About Thucydides Is Incorrect? He