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    The influence that Pericles had on Athens may have been because of his above-average intelligence and his excellent education.1 The important factors he played in Western- Civilization may include: His great oratory skills, his personal involvement with his country, key battles that took place, and the development of societal roles.2 Pericles was a dominant political figure during what may have been one of the most important periods of Athenian history.3 He was a leader, educated, and a…

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    Although Pericles’ exact words of the famous Funeral Oration are not well known. We can examine Thucydides interpretation of the speech, a good friend of Pericles. During the fall of 430 B.C.E famous speeches like Pericles’ were common in Athens after the many battles during their time of war. These speeches occurred annually during the bloody years of the Peloponnesian war. The fallen are commemorated in honor of their valor and commitment to the public. Pericles’ was the general for the city-…

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    His continuation of what Pericles started; For example, the denial of a peace negotiation ultimately got the assembly to reject the notion for peace and led to them striking at Athens. Not only did he do that, but he also convinced the assembly to launch a campaign. The biggest one…

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    Athens Golden Age was such a time in Greek history that refers to the prosperity time that was enjoyed under the rule and influence of Pericles which started after the end of the Persian wars and the beginning of the Peleponnesian wars. The city of Athens was exceedingly prosperous accomplishing great works in military might, architecture and government. However, this great success began to wane and ended after 50 years around 431BC. The Golden Age had many factors that led to its end and one…

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    This lead to them believing that they were more culturally advanced than the other city states, as they built temples as a place where they could worship the gods and make sacrifices to them. As seen in Pericles’ Funeral Oration, recorded by Thucydides “We celebrate games and sacrifices all the year round, and the elegance of our private establishments forms a daily source of pleasure and helps to banish the spleen; while the magnitude of our city draws…

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    which helped the city’s wealth and empire during this time. The Golden Age of Athens is referring to the period where art and skills in the city were at their peak. Now at peace, Athens cultivated its city into its peak of cultural achievements. Pericles created an Athenian government that flourished. Athens achieved success in the arts such as physical art and in dramas. Athens reached new heights in intellectual achievement that proved it was the city’s Golden Age. Paragraph Outline #1…

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    the beginning of the Peloponnesian War, the Athenians were under the leadership of Pericles, a man whom Thucydides describes as “the foremost Athenian and the most able in speech or action.” Due to the respect that Athenians had for Pericles, he served as a quasi-executive to the assembly and was able to guide them to decide on an effective war strategy with the Peloponnesians. When he speaks to the assembly, Pericles is able to persuade them to allow the Spartans to destroy their farms and…

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    the period from 463BC to 451BC, the Athenian government underwent major transformations, forming it into an Empire with a new form of democratic government. These transformations were led by individuals such as Pericles and resisted by the conservative party in particular Cimon. Under Pericles’ leadership, laws were passed within the Athenian assembly which transformed their political system into a democratic government. The transformations within the government greatly benefited the citizens of…

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    Pericles was an influential greek statesman, public speaker, and general of athens during the golden age. Pericles as a child was very quiet and introverted and devoted most of his time to his studies . He also received an exceptional education in music from Damon and math in under theoretical physicist Zeno of Elea. Pericle’s Legacy also included many achievements. Pericles was an introvert and took his studies very seriously. He was born around 493 BC into a rich aristocratic family. Pericles…

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    Pericles plans to create a better Athens during its by hosting a dinner party with people worthy to aid him in the construction of a better Athens. He invites Genghis Khan wondering how he created a large empire. Pericles also hopes that the Mongolian warrior to be the general of his army. He invites Joan of Arc to learn about her leadership that her to the victory of Orleans. He would not sit next to King Tut because he believes a democracy is the ideal government system to rule an empire. He…

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