The Rise and Fall of Athens by Plutarch
Nine Greek biographies illustrate the rise and fall of Athens, from the legendary days of Theseus, the city's founder, through Solon, Themistocles, Aristides, Cimon, Pericles, Nicias, and Alcibiades, to the razing of its walls by Lysander.
Plutarch's life spanned the second half of the 1st century AD. He was highly educated in rhetoric and philosophy at Athens but his deep interest in religion led him to Delphi, where he was eventually appointed a priesthood. He travelled, most crucially to Rome, where he lectured and made friends of considerable influence. He wrote and taught throughout his life.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780140441024 |
| ISBN 10 | 0140441026 |
| Title | The Rise and Fall of Athens |
| Author | Plutarch |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Year published | 1973-09-27 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
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