Pericles of Athens and the Birth of Democracy

Donald Kagan

• 01 oktober 1998
• 9780684863955

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Pericles of Athens and the Birth of Democracy is Donald Kagan’s, 20th century history of Athenian democracy, exploration of one of history’s greatest subjects.

An incisive portrait of Pericles is set against the shifting political trends, international tensions and relations, and intellectual movements of the ancient Greek civilization. A powerful study in ancient Greek culture, political revolution, and the enduring influence of Athenian democracy today.