Alcibiades

By Plutarch

Book Overview

Alcibiades is a biography written by the ancient Greek historian Plutarch. The book chronicles the life and political career of Alcibiades, a prominent Athenian statesman and general who lived during the Peloponnesian War. Alcibiades was known for his charisma, intelligence, and military prowess, but also for his controversial personal life and political maneuvering.Plutarch's biography covers Alcibiades' childhood, education, and early political career, including his involvement in the Athenian expedition to Sicily. The book also explores Alcibiades' complex relationships with other Athenian leaders, including Pericles and Socrates.As Alcibiades rose to power, he became embroiled in a series of political scandals and controversies, including accusations of impiety and treason. Plutarch delves into these events in detail, providing insight into the political and social climate of ancient Athens.Despite his many successes, Alcibiades' career was ultimately cut short by his own actions. Plutarch describes his exile from Athens and his subsequent involvement in the politics of Sparta and Persia. The book concludes with Alcibiades' assassination in Phrygia.Overall, Alcibiades is a fascinating and detailed portrait of one of ancient Greece's most intriguing figures, offering readers a glimpse into the political and social complexities of the time.THIS 50 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Plutarch's Lives: V12 Harvard Classics, by Plutarch . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766181782.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162892056
• ISBN13: 9781162892054
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"