{"product_id":"2026200007689-secondhand-men-of-athens-the-story-of-fifth-century-athens","title":"Men Of Athens: The Story Of Fifth Century Athens","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA richly detailed work of popular history, Men of Athens: The Story of Fifth Century Athens chronicles one of the most extraordinary periods in human civilization — the golden age of ancient Greece. Rex Warner brings to life the towering figures who shaped Athenian culture and politics, from the democratic reforms of Pericles to the philosophical provocations of Socrates, painting a vivid portrait of a society at the height of its intellectual and artistic power. Written with the narrative authority of a seasoned classicist, the work presents the triumphs and tensions of fifth-century Athens — its wars, its democracy, its theater, and its philosophy — as an interconnected human drama rather than a dry academic exercise. Warner illustrates how the ambitions and contradictions of individual men both built and ultimately undermined the Athenian experiment, offering readers a compelling and accessible entry point into the ancient world. Ideal for history enthusiasts and students of classical civilization alike, this account remains a timeless introduction to the era that laid the foundations of Western thought.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887868391643,"sku":"2026200007689-SECONDHAND","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/76f6196f-174f-46fc-91fe-86918e4ac04f.png?v=1781747202","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200007689-secondhand-men-of-athens-the-story-of-fifth-century-athens","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}