"Kagan, faithful to his lifelong fascination with Pericles . . . gives us an accessible and invaluable account of his life and deeds".--Allan Bloom, author of "The Closing of the American Mind".

This is a provocative explanation of why Pericles insisted power was the only guarantee of Athens' survival and flourishing.

In Pericles: A Sourcebook and Reader, Stephen V. Tracy visits the fifth century B.C. to find out. Tracy compiles and translates the scattered, elusive primary sources relating to Pericles.

This is the enigma that Azoulay investigates in this groundbreaking book. Pericles of Athens offers a balanced look at the complex life and afterlife of the legendary "first citizen of Athens."

These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

This companion to the Penguin translation of Plutarch's Life of Pericles is divided into three parts.

It was under the leadership of Pericles that the golden age of Athenian culture began. He was, indeed, a great leader and stateman if you focus on his accomplishments. This book will introduce the man that Pericles was, including his flaws.

Describes the life and accomplishments of the Athenian leader who held power during the high point of Athenian civilization, and places him in the context of his times.