Alkibiades, a tale of the Great Athenian War

"Alkibiades, a Tale of the Great Athenian War" by Charles Hamilton Bromby is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of Alkibiades, a notable person in ancient Athens. Told in the early 20th century, the core of the narrative follows Alkibiades as he deals with his family history, goals, and connections during the important Great Athenian War. The story weaves together ideas of leadership, growing up, and how characters like Perikles and Socrates explore philosophy. The book starts with a young Alkibiades, who is very handsome and wants to learn more about life and his ancestors. He remembers his father, Kleinias, and his ancestry that goes back to Greek heroes. He went from living quietly with his mother to living in Perikles' busy home and it shows how curious he was as a child and how he wanted to understand Athenian politics and philosophy. During this time, he was influenced by respected people, which prepared him for the problems he would face as he became an important leader during difficult times. The reader is ready to see how Alkibiades' life changes as he faces war and political power.