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Perikles and his Circle (Paperback)
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Perikles and his Circle (Paperback)
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Perikles, the creator of the reputation of Classical Athens was an
enigmatic figure. This book traces Perikles' development from a
somewhat hesitant, though left-leaning politician, to a mature
statesman fully committed to expanding Athens' maritime empire and
using the material benefits of that empire to improve the ordinary
lives of Athenian citizens.
Podlecki examines Perikles' actions and interactions with a large
and varied circle of friends, acquaintances, and political
adversaries and shows how his circle of friends advised and
influenced his development as a leader. Perikles, the 'first
citizen', as Thucydides termed him, was a man characterised by a
subtle versatility and tenacity of purpose. Of paramount importance
was that Athenians be made to appreciate their superiority, and
also develop a willingness to assert it, even if that meant war
with the Spartans and their allies. Podlecki examines the wealth of
sources and documentation on Perikles to provide a lucid account of
the achievements of the man, which is both comprehensive and
eminently readable.
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