Who Is Perikles 'The Peloponnesian War'?
In The Peloponnesian War, by Thucydides, translated by Steven Lattimore, Perikles celebrates many aspects of Athenian society in his funeral oration; the form of government, the celebrations or events that take place as well as attraction sites, and the type of education for children (92, 93).
Perikles starts off by stating that their form of government, a Democracy, is different from their neighboring countries and that it is “…being administered in the interest not of the few but the many,” (92). In other words, the government is intended to work primarily for the people. Perikles then claims that their city-state offers entertainment and attractions “which drives away cares,” and gives people a pleasant time (92). Furthermore, Perikles
Perikles starts off by stating that their form of government, a Democracy, is different from their neighboring countries and that it is “…being administered in the interest not of the few but the many,” (92). In other words, the government is intended to work primarily for the people. Perikles then claims that their city-state offers entertainment and attractions “which drives away cares,” and gives people a pleasant time (92). Furthermore, Perikles