Pericles: HOW the "Father of Democracy" LED Athens to DISASTER?

Описание:    • Heroes and Villains of World History  
Greetings, esteemed seekers of historical truths! Today, we journey to Ancient Greece to take a closer look at the life and deeds of Pericles – one of the most prominent and controversial leaders of antiquity. Discover how this "Olympian," the architect of Athenian democracy and builder of the Parthenon, transformed his city into the "School of Hellas," but also led it to the Peloponnesian War and the tragic end of its "Golden Age." Was Pericles a savior of his homeland or a tyrant who enslaved allies?

*In this video, you'll learn:*
Athens in the 6th-5th centuries BC: Reforms of Solon and Cleisthenes, the birth of democracy.
Pericles' origins: The shadow of the Alcmaeonidae curse.
Education and mentors: From Damon to Anaxagoras – how the "Olympian" was shaped.
Rise to power: The struggle with Cimon and the reform of the Areopagus.
The Golden Age of Pericles: Democratization, paid public service, the Theoric Fund.
The Athenian Sea Empire: How the Delian League transformed into an empire.
The building program: Parthenon, Propylaea, Long Walls – symbols of greatness.
Personal life and scandals: Love for Aspasia and attacks from enemies.
Causes of the Peloponnesian War: The clash between Athens and Sparta.
Pericles' military strategy: Defensive tactics and the role of the navy.
The Athenian Plague: An invisible enemy that struck the city and Pericles' family.
The death of Pericles and the consequences of his demise for Athens.
Pericles' legacy: "School of Hellas" or brutal imperialism?

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00:00:00 Introduction: Athens after the Persian Invasion, the Birth of a New Era.

00:03:00 The Foundation of Democracy: Solon, Peisistratus, the Reforms of Cleisthenes.

00:08:00 Pericles' Youth: The Curse of the Alcmaeonidae and Philosopher Teachers.

00:14:00 The Political Struggle: Pericles versus Cimon, the Fall of the Areopagus.

00:21:00 Creation of the Athenian Empire: Transformation of the Delian League, Treasury Transfer.

00:28:00 The Construction of the Acropolis: The Parthenon and the Price of Greatness.

00:35:00 "The School of Hellas": The Intellectual Circle (Anaxagoras, Sophocles, Socrates).

00:41:00 Love and Scandal: Aspasia of Miletus.

00:47:00 The Path to the Peloponnesian War: Three Pretexts and Pericles' Strategy.

00:55:00 The Final Tragedy: The War, the Plague, and the Death of Pericles.

01:03:00 Legacy and Assessments: Builder or Tyrant?

01:08:00 Conclusion.