Pericles: life of the week

Ancient Athenian statesman Pericles was a remarkable figure, renowned for promoting democracy, championing the arts, and shaping the fate of the Athenian empire. Yet his legacy of military mistakes and eccentricity has landed him with a somewhat mixed reputation. Historian Paul Cartledge has written a new book on Pericles – subtitled Pericles: Statesman, Demagogue, Eccentric – and here, speaking to Emily Briffett, he explores his political career, personal life and enduring legacy. ----- GO BEYOND THE PODCAST Join Paul Cartledge and travel writer Paul Bloomfield in our History's Greatest Cities podcast series as they delve back through thousands of years to unearth the glories and trials of Athens: https://bit.ly/3RQNZ3q Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices