Plutarch's Lives made easy! Plutarch's life of Pericles carries the idea of democracy from Ancient Greece to modern-day. The ancient city of Athens begins to flourish under the leadership of one man. Learn how Pericles single-handedly brought about the Golden Age of Athens and how he began one of the grandest building projects the world has ever known. Discover how the Peloponnesian War began and how Pericles rallied the citizens of Athens to defend the idea of democracy and self-governance.The Annotated Plutarch Series The original text of Plutarch’s Life, edited for length and contentAnnotations, definitions, and pronunciations in the marginsAn introduction with biographical information about Plutarch himselfA "Who's Who" to help you understand the key playersA prologue with essential background information about Pericles and the times in which he livedAn epilogue which connects the text to modern events and gives the student some important ideas to think aboutA free Resources Page at cmplenary.com to bring your Plutarch study to lifeFor more information about the study of Plutarch, visit A Charlotte Mason Plenary at cmplenary.com.