Aspasia: The Mind of Athens

di Chronicles Of Spirit (Autore)

Chronicles Of Spirit, 2025

She was the most brilliant woman in Ancient Greece. So why was she branded a whore and a traitor? Step into the Golden Age of Athens, a world of gods and philosophers, democracy and empire. At its heart stands Pericles, the great statesman, and beside him, a woman whose intellect was said to be the secret power behind his throne: Aspasia of Miletus. In a city where respectable women were silent and invisible, Aspasia commanded the attention of the age's greatest minds. Socrates called her his teacher. The architects of the Parthenon sought her counsel. Her salon was the true center of Athenian power and thought. Yet, to the public, she was a monster—a brothel-keeper, a warmonger, a foreign witch who had corrupted their leader with sex and spells. Aspasia: The Mind of Athens is not just a biography; it is an immersive journey into a life of dazzling triumph and devastating tragedy. Grounded in meticulous research but written with the pulse of a novel, this book takes you through the dramatic highs and lows of her story, including: A Rise to Unprecedented Power The Trial of the Century A Mother's Final Sorrow This book strips away the slander and myth to reveal the real Aspasia: a resilient political strategist, a master of rhetoric, and a woman who dared to think in a world that tried to silence her. It is a story of love, loss, and the timeless struggle for a woman's voice to be heard. If you are fascinated by Ancient Greece, powerful women erased by history, and inspiring stories of intellectual courage, you will love this captivating biography. Download your copy today to uncover the story of the woman who shaped a civilization.

• Autore: Chronicles Of Spirit
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Chronicles Of Spirit
• Formato: EPUB2 con DRMFREE
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798230195542