Plutarch's Cimon And Pericles With The Funeral Oration Of Pericles

Plutarch's Cimon and Pericles with the Funeral Oration of Pericles is a book that contains the biographies of two prominent Greek statesmen, Cimon and Pericles, as well as the famous funeral oration delivered by Pericles. Plutarch, a Greek historian and biographer, wrote these accounts in the 1st century AD, drawing on earlier sources and his own research.The biography of Cimon focuses on his military career and his role in Athenian politics during the 5th century BC. Cimon was known for his military successes and his efforts to strengthen Athenian alliances with other Greek city-states. However, he also faced opposition from political rivals who accused him of being too friendly with Sparta.The biography of Pericles, on the other hand, focuses on his leadership of Athens during its golden age. Pericles was known for his oratory skills, his democratic reforms, and his patronage of the arts and literature. However, he also faced criticism for his aggressive foreign policy and his role in the Peloponnesian War.The book also includes the funeral oration delivered by Pericles, which is considered one of the greatest speeches in Western literature. In this speech, Pericles praises the virtues of Athenian democracy and its citizens, and honors those who died in the first year of the Peloponnesian War.Overall, Plutarch's Cimon and Pericles with the Funeral Oration of Pericles provides a fascinating insight into the lives and political careers of two of ancient Greece's most famous statesmen, as well as a powerful example of classical oratory.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.