From the author of "The Story of the Roman People", bestselling historical essay sold 18 milllion copies in Japan, Taiwan, Korea, and China.

Populism was the greatest enemy of the democracy that brought glory to Athens.
Athens was a democratic city that overcame the great Persian power by mobilizing the domestic power. Thanks to the great leadership of Pericles, Athens reigned as an Aegean Sea ally, and its glory was at its peak. However, the rise of demagogue-inspired populism pushed Athens into a barren war with Sparta. Why is it that what was once possible is no longer possible? Why did the glorious glory of Athens fade away so quickly? This historical epic exposes the essence of democracy.