Pericles

By Plutarch

Book Overview

Pericles is a biography written by Plutarch about the life and political career of the Athenian statesman and general, Pericles. The book covers Pericles' early life, rise to power, and his achievements as a leader of Athens during the Golden Age of Greece. Plutarch describes Pericles' political and military strategies, his reforms of the Athenian government, and his role in the Peloponnesian War. The book also examines Pericles' personal life, including his relationships with family members and his romantic affairs. Throughout the biography, Plutarch provides insight into the political and social climate of ancient Athens, as well as the cultural and intellectual achievements of the time. Overall, Pericles provides a comprehensive and detailed account of one of the most influential figures in ancient Greek history.THIS 52 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: 1425464858
• ISBN13: 9781425464851
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"