Discusses the contributions of eight influential leaders of ancient Greece, including Solon, Themistocles, Pericles, Alcibiades, Epaminondas, Philip, Alexander, and Pyrrhus.
General Note
Includes index.
Content Note
Foreword; Introduction: Greece's pivotal movers and shakers; A brief history of Ancient Greece; Solon: Lawgiver and social reformer; Themistocles: Father of Athenian naval supremacy; Pericles: Athen's guide to its greatest age; Alcibiades: Beloved rogue and infamous traitor; Epaminondas: Extraordinary military innovator and strategist; Philip: Political opportunist and unifier of Greece; Alexander: Military genius and conqueror of Persia; and Pyrrhus: Soldier of fortune in a chaotic age; Notes; Chronology; For further reading; Works consulted; Index; Picture credits; About the author.