Athens, Thrace, and the Shaping of Athenian Leadership. Matthew A. Sears

by Matthew A. Sears

From the mid-sixth to the mid-fourth century BCE a nexus of connections to Thrace defined the careers of several of Athens' most prominent figures, including Pisistratus, Miltiades, Alcibiades, and Iphicrates. This book explores the importance of Thrace to these individuals and its resulting significance in the political, cultural, and social history of Athens. Thrace was vitally important for Athens thanks to its natural resources and access to strategic...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1107030536
• ISBN13: 9781107030534
• Release Date: March 2013
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 341 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.2" x 9.0"