Perikles and his Circle - Podlecki, Anthony J
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This book traces Pericles' development from a somewhat hesitant, though 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 ordinary lives of Athenian citizens. Anthony J. Podlecki depicts Pericles actions and interactions with a large and varied circle of friends, acquaintances, and political adversaries and demonstrates how his circle advised and influenced his development as a leader.

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This book traces Pericles' development from a somewhat hesitant, though 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 ordinary lives of Athenian citizens. Anthony J. Podlecki depicts Pericles actions and interactions with a large and varied circle of friends, acquaintances, and political adversaries and demonstrates how his circle advised and influenced his development as a leader.
Autorenporträt
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.