required of the discipline of history or somewhat not. Events occurring prior to written record are considered prehistory. Herodotus‚ a 5th century B.C. Greek historian is considered to be the "father of history"‚ and‚ along with his contemporary Thucydides‚ helped form the foundations for the modern study of human history. Their influence has helped spawn variant interpretations of the nature of history which have evolved over the centuries and continue to change today. The modern study of history
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In The Peloponnesian War‚ by Thucydides‚ translated by Steven Lattimore‚ Perikles celebrates many aspects of Athenian society in his funeral oration; the form of government‚ the celebrations or events that take place as well as attraction sites‚ and the type of education for children (92‚ 93). Perikles starts off by stating that their form of government‚ a Democracy‚ is different from their neighboring countries and that it is “…being administered in the interest not of the few but the many‚” (92)
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world‚ Themistocles stands paramount as the Athenian general‚ whose abilities as a tactician and strategist thwarted the Persian invasion force‚ effectively saving the entire Greek culture from the armies led by Xerxes. Described by ancient writer Thucydides as ‘a man who showed an unmistakable natural genius… and deserves our admiration’‚ Themistocles was the most influential leader of the Athenian war effort against the Persians. It was he who realized that the Persian threat was imminent and catastrophic
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In ancient Greece‚ women were virtually invisible to those outside the home and their reputation was best when there was “the least possible talk about you among men‚ whether in praise or blame” (Thucydides 1.45.2). There was a Greek Proverb that said “a woman knew two great moments of her life: her marriage and her death” (Powell‚ 40). In ancient Greek culture‚ women were normally seen as objects for marriage and childbearing and in literature were often depicted with an uncontrollable sexual appetite
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Perspectives and Historical Development The ideas and interests central to macromarketing have been with us for Millennia. History of the Peloponnesian War (Thucydides‚ 1972 [431~424 B.C.])‚ the Magna Carta (Danziger and Gillingham‚ 2004)‚ and The Travels (Marco Polo‚ 1958 [circa late 13th Century]) provide just three examples of works in which trade‚ markets‚ marketing and concerns for societal welfare were themes. Macromarketers regularly delve into such literature‚ because they find it intrinsically
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work reaches about a century into the past‚ discussing 6th century historical figures such as Darius I of Persia‚ Cambyses II and Psamtik III‚ and alluding to some 8th century ones such as Candaules. Herodotus was succeeded by authors such as Thucydides‚ Xenophon‚ Demosthenes‚ Plato and Aristotle. Most of these authors were either Athenians or pro-Athenians‚ which is why far more is known about the history and politics of Athens than those of many other cities. Their scope is further
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Greek civilization.” Greeks were called the humanists of the ancient world”. (Fiero 30) The Greeks were known for their art‚ literature‚ as well as their religious culture. Fiero also refers to the humanistic period in which the great historian Thucydides wrote “The History of The Polynesian War” (Fiero 37) which we see celebrates the Greek culture in Athens during the Polynesian War. I believe this was a great example of the humanist in the Greek culture by showing the true spirit of Greek patriotism
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showed by Xerxes. All these reasons played a crucial role in the Greek victory over the Persians in the Second Persian War. The leadership showed by men such as Themistocles and Leonidas had a significant impact in the victory for the Greeks. Thucydides describes Themistocles as a man who showed an ‘unmistakable natural genius’. This natural genius was shown in the years preceding the Second Persian‚ after the defeat of the Persians at the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC. Themistocles realized the
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Hipponax an ancient poet once said‚ “Two happy days a woman brings a man: the first‚ when he marries her; the second‚ when he bears her to the grave”(Fordham). This is how women were depicted and treated in Athens. Most were either sold into slavery or prostitution..Many Greek City States treated and depicted women this way; however‚ Sparta was an exception from this way of thinking. Sparta‚ could be called a safe-haven for women’s rights. Women in Athens were different than Spartan women. But how
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Herodotus c.484 B.C-c.429/425 B.C. Greek historian. INTRODUCTION Called the "father of history" by the Roman philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero‚ Herodotus is best known for his long and compelling prose account of life in Greece‚ Asia Minor‚ and Egypt which focuses on the causes and events of the Greco-Persian Wars. For Herodotus‚ history (historiai) meant "inquiry‚" and his attentions in the History are devoted not just to epic moments in the past‚ but also to geography‚ ethnology‚ and myth
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