Alkibiades (Alcibiades)
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 23639619 |
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| Authors | Christian Mann (0000-0003-4553-7170, University of Mannheim, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Pages | 1-2 |
| Publication date | 2021-06-08 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | CHAPTER |
| Venue | The Encyclopedia of Ancient History (SOURCE_BOOK) |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/9781444338386.wbeah04016.pub2 |
| OpenAlex | W4206739172 |
| ISBN | 9781444338386 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 4 |
The Athenian Alkibiades was one of the most famous politicians of the fifth century bce . He was the most important advocate of the Sicilian expedition in 415. Banned from Athens, he changed sides and went first to Sparta, later to the Persians. In 411 he changed sides again and became commander of the Athenian fleet.
Ancient history · Art · Linguistics · Sicilian · Classical Antiquity Studies · Classics · History · Philosophy
| Highly cited | No |
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