11-10-2003, 06:14 PM
Publius Lilius Frugius Simius,<br>
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You put me in a difficult position. I am forced to disagree with you and speak against this brilliant politician, perfect orator, the accomplished man of genius and the liberal patron of literature and art. The only thing that excuses me is that Pericles never valued too much his military exploits. As the dying man himself remarked: "What you praise in me is partly the result of good fortune, and at all events common to me with many other commanders. What I chiefly pride myself upon you have not noticed - no Athenian ever wore mourning through me."<br>
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I’d like to add that Pericles sailed against the Samians in person, defeated their fleet in several engagements,and forced the city to capitulate.<br>
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He was a good general, no doubt, but not one of the best.<br>
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But it is easy and event pleasant to object against Alcibiades.<br>
The greatest enemy of Athens. Young, rich, handsome, profligate. On his proposal all the adult males of conquered Melos were put to death, the women and children sold into slavery.<br>
On the other hand a few good words can be said about him. For instance, Alcibiades protected retreat of Socrates. He was the one who transferred the war to Thrace.<br>
Well, I seem to be moralizing… He was a good general too. Brave, no doubt, but not that wise as Pericles. For example, he was all for expedition against Sycily, extremely risky venture, IMHO.<br>
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Regards,<br>
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warrior11<br>
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You put me in a difficult position. I am forced to disagree with you and speak against this brilliant politician, perfect orator, the accomplished man of genius and the liberal patron of literature and art. The only thing that excuses me is that Pericles never valued too much his military exploits. As the dying man himself remarked: "What you praise in me is partly the result of good fortune, and at all events common to me with many other commanders. What I chiefly pride myself upon you have not noticed - no Athenian ever wore mourning through me."<br>
<br>
I’d like to add that Pericles sailed against the Samians in person, defeated their fleet in several engagements,and forced the city to capitulate.<br>
<br>
He was a good general, no doubt, but not one of the best.<br>
<br>
<br>
But it is easy and event pleasant to object against Alcibiades.<br>
The greatest enemy of Athens. Young, rich, handsome, profligate. On his proposal all the adult males of conquered Melos were put to death, the women and children sold into slavery.<br>
On the other hand a few good words can be said about him. For instance, Alcibiades protected retreat of Socrates. He was the one who transferred the war to Thrace.<br>
Well, I seem to be moralizing… He was a good general too. Brave, no doubt, but not that wise as Pericles. For example, he was all for expedition against Sycily, extremely risky venture, IMHO.<br>
<br>
Regards,<br>
<br>
warrior11<br>
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