Perikles and his Circle by Podlecki, Anthony J

London: Routledge, 1998. 1st ed.. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), maps, minor edgewear jacket, pages lightly toned. 248 pp. Anthony Podlecki provides a book about Perikles (Pericles), the creator of the educational reputation of classical Athens. This book traces his development from a somewhat hesitant and left-leaning politician, to a mature statesman fully committed to expanding the Athenian maritime empire, and using the material benefits of that empire to improve the ordinary lives of its citizens. Examines the large amount of sources and documentation on Perikles to provide a lucid and accessible account of the life and achievements of the man, being both comprehensive and comprehensible.

Routledge. Very Good- in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1998. Hardcover. 0415067944 . Many Pencil underlinings and notes in text. ; 1.2 x 9.2 x 6.3 Inches; 264 pages; 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. .

Routledge. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1998. Hardcover. 0415067944 . Very light bumping to top front corner. Small tiny tear to DJ at upper front corner else Fine. ; 1.2 x 9.2 x 6.3 Inches; 264 pages; 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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Hardback. New. Podlecki examines the wealth of sources and documentation on Perikles to provide a lucid and accessible account of the life and achievements of the man, which is both comprehensive and eminently readable.

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Routledge, 1997. Hardcover. New. 1st edition. 248 pages. 9.75x6.50x1.00 inches.

Routledge, 1997. Hardcover. New. 1st edition. 248 pages. 9.75x6.50x1.00 inches.