Pericles and the Short-Lived Golden Age of Athens This paper examines the development of the so-called Golden Age of Athens and the specific role that Pericles played in its development. The paper describes the historical forces leading up to the period, the major political and cultural advances made during that time, as well as the specific historical forces that would ultimately lead to the historical end of the Golden Age. Pages: 13 Bibliography: 16 source(s) listed Filename: 21149 Price: 116.35