Pericles And The Golden Age Of Athens

""Pericles and the Golden Age of Athens"" by Evelyn Abbott is a historical account of the life and achievements of Pericles, a prominent statesman and general of ancient Athens. The book explores the political, cultural, and social developments of Athens during the 5th century BCE, which is often referred to as the ""Golden Age"" of Athens. Abbott delves into the major events and decisions of Pericles' life, including his leadership during the Peloponnesian War, his reforms of the Athenian government, and his patronage of the arts and architecture. The book also includes an analysis of the impact of Pericles on Athenian democracy and the legacy of his rule. Overall, ""Pericles and the Golden Age of Athens"" provides a comprehensive and fascinating look at one of the most influential figures in ancient Greek history and the flourishing of Athenian culture during his time in power.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.