Event Description
Join the Paideia Institute for a free online lecture with Paul Cartledge, Emeritus A. G. Leventis Professor of Greek Culture at the University of Cambridge, on his new book, Pericles: Statesman, Demagogue, Eccentric.
"Pericles, the Athenian statesman, was a towering figure of his era, renowned for promoting Athenian democracy, shaping the Athenian Empire, and championing the arts, notably through the Parthenon’s creation. Born to aristocracy, he was a fervent democrat, a masterful demagogue in the ancient sense, and an eccentric in his personal life. Paul Cartledge explores Pericles’ life, examines Athenian history, and provides an insightful account of Pericles’ political career, his role in Athens’s building program, his intellectual connections, and his love life. Cartledge further considers Pericles’ reputation in the theater and how he has been represented over the centuries from antiquity to the present day. This book is a nuanced, illuminating, and lively portrayal of a remarkable politician." (The University of Chicago Press, 2026)
Event Info
Jun 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM EDT
Online
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