Description: Thomas R. Martin recounts the unmatched political and military career of Phocion of Athens, and his tragic downfall
Review Quotes: "Elegant and enlightening."--Dominic Green, Wall Street Journal
"Set in the twilight of ancient Greece's greatest democracy, this is a thought-provoking and highly readable account of an Athenian leader of high principle whose political style--and failings--still offer lessons today."--Tony Spawforth, author of What the Greeks Did for Us "At a time when democracy is under attack both in the United States and abroad, Martin's lively and penetrating account of the politician Phocion's conflicts with the democracy of his native Athens makes timely reading indeed."--Jennifer T. Roberts, author of Out of One, Many: Ancient Greek Ways of Thought and Culture "A literate, insightful biography of a leading Athenian politician who loyally served his city and acerbically criticized his fellow citizens. Highly recommended to any reader who has ever pondered how democracies rise and fall."--Kenneth W. Harl, professor emeritus, Tulane University