Pericles
The Rise and Fall of Athenian Democracy
After the defeat of the Persians in the early fifth century BC, Athens became one of the most prosperous of the Greek city-states, and under the leadership of Pericles it entered a golden age of art, poetry, and architecture. Its imperial ambitions, however, undermined democracy as it came to dominate much of Greece, until the Spartans conquered the city.
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Series Review: Leaders of Ancient Greece"These titles place the profiled figures within their milieus, carefully detailing the broad political situations and the historical circumstances within which they lived. Full-color photographs are combined with reproductions of Greek art and modern reconstructions to expand the texts. These excellent-quality biographies should be welcome additions to most libraries."
--Coop Renner, Hillside Elementary, TX
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