Donald Kagan

Pericles of Athens and the Birth of Democracy

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ISBN 13:
9780684863955
author:
Donald Kagan
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Simon & Schuster
language:
English
Publication Year:
1998
Pages:
320
Genre:
History Textbook
Condition:
New
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£16.55

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Pericles of Athens and the Birth of Democracy is a 20th-century history of Athenian democracy, exploring one of history's greatest subjects. The book offers an incisive portrait of Pericles set against the shifting political trends, international tensions, and intellectual movements of ancient Greece.

This insightful study examines the key figures, events, and ideas that shaped the Athenian experience, providing a nuanced understanding of the city-state's unique brand of democracy.

Donald Kagan's work is a valuable contribution to our understanding of this pivotal moment in history, offering a thought-provoking exploration of the enduring legacy of Athenian democracy.

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