Publisher's Synopsis
Plutarch's Cimon And Pericles With The Funeral Oration Of Pericles is a book that features the works of Plutarch, a Greek biographer and essayist. The book includes two biographies of prominent Athenian statesmen, Cimon and Pericles, as well as the funeral oration of Pericles. The biography of Cimon details his life as a military leader and politician in Athens during the 5th century BC. Cimon was known for his military victories and his efforts to strengthen Athenian alliances with other city-states. The biography of Pericles, on the other hand, focuses on his role as a statesman and leader of Athens during its Golden Age. Pericles was known for his democratic reforms, his patronage of the arts, and his leadership during the Peloponnesian War.The book also includes the famous funeral oration of Pericles, which he delivered in honor of Athenian soldiers who died in battle. The speech is considered a masterpiece of ancient Greek oratory and is often studied for its insights into Athenian democracy and society.Overall, Plutarch's Cimon And Pericles With The Funeral Oration Of Pericles is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history, politics, or culture.Thucydides II, 35-46. Newly translated with introduction and notes by Bernadotte Perrin.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.
