| Author |
Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873 |
| Title |
Athens: Its Rise and Fall, Book IV
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 43.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Summary |
"Athens: Its Rise and Fall, Book IV" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a historical account likely written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the dynamics and pivotal events in Athenian society following the end of the Persian invasions, focusing particularly on key figures like Themistocles, Cimon, and the political shifts that led to Athens’ ascendance as a dominant naval power. It examines themes of war, peace, democracy, and ambition that shaped not only Athens but the entirety of Greece during a significant transformation in ancient history. The opening of this volume begins by reflecting on the consequences of war and the state of Athens following its victory against Persia. It outlines the city’s efforts to rebuild, set against the backdrop of Spartan interference and the ambitions of Themistocles, who maneuvered politically to fortify Athens while appearing to accommodate rival interests. As the narrative unfolds, we see the natural evolution of Athenian democracy and leadership transitions, particularly highlighting Cimon's rise to power and contrasting it with the declining influence of Themistocles. This period is characterized by strategic decisions that led to the establishment of Athenian supremacy at sea, reflecting the complexity of alliances and enmities that defined this era of Greek history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DF: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece
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| Subject |
Athens (Greece) -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
6154 |
| Release Date |
Oct 20, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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