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Routledge - Drama, Oratory and Thucydides in Fifth-Century Athens

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Explore the complex relationship between Athenian rhetoric and historical reality in this scholarly study from Routledge Monographs in Classical Studies. This book examines the discrepancy between Thucydides' account of the Peloponnesian War and the way Athens presented itself through tragedy, funeral orations, and public art. Author Mills investigates how the Athenian empire was perceived by its own citizens compared to the cynical assessment found in Thucydides' writings. By looking at the popular education provided to Athenians through civic performances and monuments, the text argues that the average citizen likely held a different view of their city's power than the historian's critical narrative suggests. This work is essential for students and historians interested in ancient Greek history, political rhetoric, and the role of art in imperial identity. It provides a deep look into how public speech and drama shaped the understanding of empire in fifth-century Athens.

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Examines the tension between Thucydides' historical accounts and the self-representation of the Athenian empire.

Analyzes how tragedy, funeral orations, and public art contributed to the popular education of Athenian citizens.

Provides a detailed study of the rhetoric used to define and defend Athenian power during the fifth century.

Explores the differences between the cynical views of historians and the perspectives of the average Athenian.

Part of the Routledge Monographs in Classical Studies series for academic research and historical study.

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30 March 2020
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