English summary: Pericles is emblematic of the golden age of ancient Greece, lending his name even to the period. He and his strong-willed partner, Aspasia, formed one of the grand couples of history, gathering together eminent artists, philosophers, and other cultural and intellectual figures. However, other criticized Pericles as the puppet of his mistress, and as the person responsible for war between Athens and Sparta. Readers can judge this important...
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