Who is Pericles from Tides of War: A Novel of Alcibiades and the Peloponnesian War and what is their importance?

Pericles is descended from the great Pericles, who led Athens to its height of glory and influence. He is an important and influential Athenian, and his account of events is often utilized by Jason in order to to fill in gaps. In the end, Pericles is executed in Athens, as are the other generals after being defeated in battle.