Drama, oratory and Thucydides in fifth-century athens : teaching imperial lessons / Sophie Mills.

Mills, Sophie,
Drama, oratory and Thucydides in fifth-century athens :
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9780351260322 (electronic bk.)
0351260323 (electronic bk.)
9780429631214 (electronic bk. : Mobipocket)
0429631219 (electronic bk. : Mobipocket)
9780429634192 (electronic bk. : PDF)
0429634196 (electronic bk. : PDF)
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New York : Routledge, 2020.
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1 online resource.
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Routledge monographs in classical studies
Özet, vb.
"This study centres on the rhetoric of the Athenian empire, Thucydides' account of the Peloponnesian War and the notable discrepancies between his assessment of Athens and that found in tragedy, funeral orations and public art. Mills explores the contradiction between Athenian actions and their self-representation, arguing that Thucydides' highly critical, cynical approach to the Athenian empire does not reflect how the average Athenian saw his city's power. The popular education of the Athenians, as presented to them in funeral speeches, drama and public art told a very different story from that presented by Thucydides' history, and it was far more palatable to ordinary Athenians since it offered them a highly flattering portrayal of their city and, by extension, each individual who made up that city. Drama, Oratory and Thucydides in Fifth-Century Athens: Teaching Imperial Lessons offers a fascinating insight into Athenian self-representation, and will be of interest to anyone working on classical Athens, the Greek polis, and classical historiography"-- Provided by publisher.
Konu
Thucydides __ Criticism and interpretation.
Oratory, Ancient.
Greek drama __ History and criticism.
HISTORY / Ancient / General __ bisacsh
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