view history with an acquiring mind. Herodotus “the Father of History” introduced a colorful and descriptive way of writing events. History can also be defined as the continuous intersection between the historians and his facts and unending dialogue between the past and the present. History is not just a narrative but it must also have a meaning on it. If one finds meaning in history it will gain power in changing people’s life (Ambeth Ocampo 2001). Thucydides‚ set the model of writing history‚ he
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the time as he was witnessing society move away from the gods and toward a anthropocentric view‚ thinking that man and his abilities were more important. This all took place during what was called the Golden Age (480-430B.C.) in Greece during which Pericles ruled (461-439B.C.). The Olympics first took place in the Golden Age and was a contest to show man’s strength and abilities. Also‚ the New Science was being to take shape. Protagoras was a part of the New Science and stated that “Man is the measure
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The Peloponnesian League: an alliance of Peloponnesian cities with Sparta as the leading city. Sparta had a separate alliance with each city. ‘…we believe that the allies met as a council and could in fact overrule Sparta in a military decision. Thus Sparta‚ it would appear‚ relied on it command of influence and respect rather than outright military power in order to have its voice heard within its own band of most important allies.’ Welch‚ p. 169 Paul Cartledge: his work in the 1970s involved
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states which call themselves “Democratic”. For example‚ Pericles Funeral Oration gave the greatest contribution to our today’s society. In .(Doc. 2) Pericles stated “Our plan of government favors the many instead of the few”. Because of this quote it has contributed the society tremendously due to the fact that the democratic society is a direct democracy. Yet in a way‚ people have the power to overthrow other powerful representatives; Pericles Funeral Oration‚ gave us the idea of keeping the civilization
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Thucydides book the History of the Peloponnesian War is a well written work of art. It is lacking a bit when it comes to historical accuracy but still has historical uses. It is an interesting and fun book to read but is lacking when is comes to specific events and speeches. Thucydides had to give up historical accuracies to create a long lasting book. He admits that he would like his book to last through the ages. "My work is not designed to meet the taste of the immediate public‚ but was
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The decisive defeat of the Spartan hoplite army by the armed forces of Thebes at the battle of Leuctra in 371 B.C. ended an epoch in Greek military history and permanently altered the Greek balance of power. One by one‚ the old certainties of the ’Golden Age’ of the fifth century had been challenged and overthrown‚ but the image of Spartan military invincibility had‚ until this moment‚ remained a secure bastion. Once‚ the very sight and sound of an advancing line of Spartan soldiers had been enough
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Final Exam Review FIRST POWER POINT • Greek art • Tyrants are usually the ones that commissioned art. • Greek Drama • Battle of Salamis - major battle when the tide turns and is a major blow to the Persian army. Miltiades the father of Kimon won the battle‚ they were from the island of Ajax‚ • Rebuilding Athens • both Miltiades and Kimon were ostracized • Kimon died at Cyrpress Egyptian campaign • • Kimon campaign preceded Alexander’s campaign by over a century • Battle of the Eurmedon
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Explain why Greek plays should be studied and performed today? History Essay Assignment Greek plays symbolise centuries of artistic development and cultural legacy. They mark a high point in philosophy‚ literature and the performing arts during ancient times and explore the remarkable achievements of the period‚ which provides a historical perspective to current day events. Greek drama and plays have had a lasting impact on world culture and their revival is by no means restricted to western
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share power or sovereignty (Thucydides 1954‚ 31). Thucydides makes a reference to Lacedaemonians who were of the notion of going to war only under dire need‚ reaching an understanding in which‚ they can give peace in place of war (Thucydides 1954‚ 67-68). He gives an example where if a courageous man experiences harm‚ he has every right to choose war over tranquility (Thucydides 1954‚ 68). Thucydides explains that ground rules were set for going into war (Thucydides 1954‚ 68). In this case‚ if
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prevent any family affection. According to Plutarch‚ one of the aims of the agoge was to produce prompt obedience towards the state. As the training progresses‚ spartiates will learn to abide by the will of the state. In regards to Pericles view of Athens being a more superior state to Sparta due to their ability to induce bravery and courage without the issue of a labourous system such as the agoge. I oppose this argument as I believe that the Athenians were not totally equipped and were not well prepared
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