Perikles and his Circle

by Anthony J. Podlecki

Overview

Podlecki is a prolific published author and specialist in this field.

No comparable book exists in English.

Biography of the man, his associates and environs.

Comprehensive - all sources researched and all aspects of his life.

Highly accessible - very easy to read, coherent narrative.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781136707841
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/05/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	264
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Anthony J. Podlecki was educated at Holy Cross College, Oxford University and the University of Toronto. He taught at Northwestern University and Pennsylvania State University before joining the staff of the University of British Columbia in 1975. He has translated various Greek tragedies and has written several books on Athenian history.

Table of Contents

Introduction and Acknowledgements. Chronological Table. Map. 1. Family Background: Xanthippos and Agariste 2. Entry into Public Life: Aischylos (and Themistokles) 3. Early Influences: Damon and Anaxagoras 4. A Personal Rivalry: Kimon 5. A Political Alliance: Ephialtes 6. The Other Generals: Leokrates, Myronides and Tolmides 7. After the Peace 8. Pheidias and Aspasia 9. War with Samos 10. Thucydides; War with Sparta; Final Years Appendices. A. Perikles' Citizenship Law B. Perikles' Colleagues in the Generalship C. Athens' Finances D. Perickles and the Comic Poets E. A Portrait of Perikles? Abbreviations and short titles. Bibliographical References. Indices.

Editorial Reviews

Traces the development of Perikles of classical Athens from a somewhat hesitant, 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 lives of ordinary Athenian citizens. Examines his interactions with his friends, acquaintances, and political adversaries and shows how they influenced his development as a leader. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Booknews

"Every Greek historian will need to consult this book, shelving it next to Philip Stadter's Commentary on Plutarch's Perikles (1989)." Stewart Flory, American Historical Review

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