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Parallel Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans (Pericles), by Plutarch

Harvard Classics
Harvard Classics
Episode • Jul 14, 2021 • 21m

Pericles used public money to beautify Athens. The citizens protested against the expense, as citizens in all ages do. By a clever stroke Pericles won their support to his ambitious plans. (Volume 12, Harvard Classics)

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