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The Age of Pericles

...with Jeremy McInerney

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Learn about the very beginnings of democracy from the actual creators of it...the Athenians of Greece. This enlightening course will examine how the Athenians were trained for citizenship, what Athenian democracy actually meant in practice, the profound role of religion in Athenian life, and see how the so-called "Golden Age" came about, and its effects on the way we view democracy today.

Fascinating architecture, art, and literature were all great results of this time (about 450-429 B.C.). Another cultural achievement was the now widely-practiced government system of democracy. This course follows the career of a leading Athenian politician and general for over 20 years, to examine the life of a legend and what he created and left behind. You'll learn about how the first alliance leading up to democracy was brought together as a defense against the Persians, and see it grow to a legitimate Aegean empire.

Let Professor Jeremy McInerney of the University of Pennsylvania and the University of California at Berkeley share his vast knowledge with you on this enthralling subject that applies to present day more than its creators might have ever imagined.

(about 1440 minutes)

This video was added to our catalog on August 21, 2007 in Academic::History.

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