Influential Figures of Ancient Greece

In a series of concise, but detailed and colorful biographies, a noted classical scholar brings to life the lives and exploits of some of ancient Greece's major figures, including: Homer, Hesiod, Themistocles, Pericles, Sophocles, Euripides, Thucydides, Xenophon, Plato, Aristotle, Philip II, Demosthenes, Alexander the Great, Ptolemy I, Cleopatra, Polybius, and Plutarch.

Foreword

6

(2)

Introduction Keeping Alive the Spirit of People Long Dead

8

(5)

Homer and Hesiod Define the Ancient Gods and Heroes

13

(9)

Themistocles and Pericles Lead Athens to Greatness

22

(9)

Sophocles and Euripides Create Drama for the Ages

31

(9)

Thucydides and Xenophon Chronicle Greece's Wars

40

(8)

Plato and Aristotle Explore the Frontiers of Knowledge

48

(9)

Philip and Demosthenes Clash over Greece's Freedom

57

(9)

Alexander and Ptolemy Lead the Greeks into the East

66

(9)

Cleopatra and Other Queens Seek Power in a Man's World

75

(9)

Polybius and Plutarch Record Greek Deeds for Posterity

84

(9)

Notes

93

(4)

Chronology

97

(4)

For Further Reading

101

(2)

Works Consulted

103

(4)

Index

107

(5)

Picture Credits

112

(1)

About the Author

112

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Influential Figures of Ancient Greece

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