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

"Pericles (Greek:????????, Periklēs, "surrounded by glory"; c. 495? 429 BC) was the most prominent and influential Greek statesman, orator, and general of Athe

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

The definitive biography of the legendary "first citizen of Athens" Pericles has the rare distinction of giving his name to an entire period of history, embodyi

Presents a history of the epic battles, the indomitable ships, and the men--from extraordinary leaders to seductive rogues--who established Athens' supremacy, t