Is he just a troublemaker with an attitude? Or will this spunky
youth grow up to do something great? The populace of Athens holds
varied opinions about Alcibiades, a handsome boy who exhibits a
devious and audacious personality.
Based on historical record, author Jack Meyer reconstructs the
life of Alcibiades, a man who uniquely impacted classical Athens
during the Peloponnesian War. An orphan, Alcibiades grew up in the
household of Pericles, was Socrates' favorite student, and was
immensely handsome and rich. This narrative tells the story of the
stunning career of this brilliant tactical military commander,
persuasive orator, and consummate traitor who switched sides three
times during the war. The city's own favorite son, this product of
the Golden Age, was a man as morally corrupt as he was convincingly
eloquent.
The reconstruction of Alcibiades' story breeds both fiction and
farce, and this story of the Greek experience serves as an analogue
for a critique of today's American foreign policy.
General
| Imprint: |
Trafford Publishing
|
| Country of origin: |
Canada |
| Release date: |
December 2009 |
| First published: |
December 2009 |
| Authors: |
Jack Meyer
|
| Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover - With printed dust jacket
|
| Pages: |
176 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-4269-1834-6 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
1-4269-1834-8 |
| Barcode: |
9781426918346 |
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