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 three works by the ancient Greek historian and biographer, Plutarch. The first work, Cimon, is a biography of the Athenian statesman and general, Cimon, who lived in the fifth century BCE. The second work, Pericles, is a biography of the Athenian statesman and general, Pericles, who was also a contemporary of Cimon. The third work, The Funeral Oration of Pericles, is a speech delivered by Pericles at the funeral of Athenian soldiers who died in the first year of the Peloponnesian War. The book provides insights into the political and military history of ancient Athens, as well as the culture and values of the Athenian people. It is an essential read for anyone interested in ancient Greek history and philosophy.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.