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The life of Alcibiades, a dynamic Athenian general and politician, is marked by his pivotal role in the Peloponnesian War and the ill-fated Sicilian Expedition. Renowned for his charisma and controversial decisions, he shifted allegiances between Athens, Sparta, and Persia, profoundly influencing the course of Athenian history. His complex motives and the dramatic twists of his life make for a compelling exploration of ambition, betrayal, and the intricacies of power in ancient Greece.
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The Life of Alcibiades, E. F. Benson
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- The Life of Alcibiades
- Subtitle
- The Idol of Athens
- Language
- English
- Authors
- E. F. Benson
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 290
- ISBN13
- 9781733537124
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The life of Alcibiades, a dynamic Athenian general and politician, is marked by his pivotal role in the Peloponnesian War and the ill-fated Sicilian Expedition. Renowned for his charisma and controversial decisions, he shifted allegiances between Athens, Sparta, and Persia, profoundly influencing the course of Athenian history. His complex motives and the dramatic twists of his life make for a compelling exploration of ambition, betrayal, and the intricacies of power in ancient Greece.