Tag: Greece

"The Olympian" (495 - 429 B.C.) PERIKLHS by Plutarch By the power of his eloquence, and the money embezzled from Athens' unwilling allies, Pericles built Athens into a beautiful city and a powerful empire. Athenian imperialism, however, soon led to war with Sparta. Augustus Caesar observed some fore...

Embark on a captivating journey through the annals of history as we set sail on a voyage back in time to the awe-inspiring civilizations of Ancient Greece and Rome. These cradles of Western civilization have left an indelible mark on the world, shaping art, philosophy, governance, and culture for ce...

The Slave of Fear (died 413 B.C.) N I K I A S by Plutarch The turning point of the war with Sparta was the disastrous Sicilian Expedition, eagerly undertaken by the greedy Athenians. Superstitious old Nicias was their reluctant leader in this debacle. After the death of Pericles, the democracy of At...

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