Alcibiades

Klappentext Is he just a troublemaker with an attitude? Or will this spunky youth grow up to do something great? The populace of Athens holds varied opinions about Alcibiades, a handsome boy who exhibits a devious and audacious personality. Based on historical record, author Jack Meyer reconstructs the life of Alcibiades, a man who uniquely impacted classical Athens during the Peloponnesian War. An orphan, Alcibiades grew up in the household of Pericles, was Socrates' favorite student, and was immensely handsome and rich. This narrative tells the story of the stunning career of this brilliant tactical military commander, persuasive orator, and consummate traitor who switched sides three times during the war. The city's own favorite son, this product of the Golden Age, was a man as morally corrupt as he was convincingly eloquent. The reconstruction of Alcibiades' story breeds both fiction and farce, and this story of the Greek experience serves as an analogue for a critique of today's American foreign policy.

Auteur

Jack Meyer is a retired businessman. His debut novel is Wayward Patriot: Preserving the Vote. In the past, much of his writing has been opinion pieces for online publications.As he delves into writing fiction, a political backdrop for his debut novel is comfortable for him. Not wishing for his books to become an extension of the divisiveness of current politics, his characters have a variety of political perspectives. However, his stories are less about political ideology and more about ethical and moral dilemmas that may come with a strong desire to do what is best for one's country.Meyer develops characters that most people can relate to. They are "every day" people who become entangled in situations that they could never imagine. His stories challenge the reader to ask, "What would I do?" if I found myself there.Jack and his wife, Barbara, divide their time between their homes in Colorado Springs and Tucson. He stays busy remodeling his homes, with golf and writing his next book in the Wayward Patriot series.