The Rise And Fall of Athens

Name: The Rise And Fall of Athens
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780140449051
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By Plutarch

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The Rise and Fall of Athens by Plutarch explores the lives and deeds of notable Athenian statesmen, warriors, and leaders throughout the city's history, highlighting their contributions to Athens' rise as a powerful city-state and its eventual decline. The narrative offers insights into the political and military events that shaped ancient Athens, portraying both its glory and its failures.
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The Rise And Fall of Athens

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.

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The Rise And Fall of Athens by Plutarch traces the fortunes of Athens through nine lives - from Theseus, its founder, to Lysander, its Spartan conqueror - in this seminal work.

What makes a leader? How does their character affect the fate of their people? Plutarch illustrates the rise and fall of Athens through nine lives, 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 real interest is not in the greatness of their victories or achievements but in their moral strengths and failings - and he holds the weakness and ambition of its leaders responsible for the city's fall.

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The Rise And Fall of Athens by Plutarch is praised for its insightful and engaging portrayal of ancient Athenian leaders and the city's historical impact. Readers appreciate the depth of character studies and Plutarch's narrative style but note that the historical context may require some prior knowledge for full appreciation. Overall, it's regarded as a valuable resource for understanding classical Greece and its influential figures.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140449051

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Translated by John Marincola
Translated by Ian Scott-Kilvert

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 522g

Pages: 768

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About the Author

Plutarch lived from c.45 to c.120 AD, and was one of the last of the classical Greek historians. His Moralia consists of his philosophical, scientific and literary essays and dialogues. He wrote his historical works later in life, and his Parallel Lives of eminent Greeks and Romans is perhaps his best-known and most influential work.