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The Rise of Athens

The Story of the World's Greatest Civilization

Anthony Everitt

Experience the story of how a tiny Greek city-state became the most influential civilization in history. Follow the adventure and see the astounding reversals of fortune that made Athens the city-state that transformed the world. The Rise of Athens celebrates the democratic revolution that marked its beginning, the city's political and cultural golden age, and its decline into the ancient equivalent of a modern-day university town. Through unforgettable portraits of the Athenians who fueled the city's rise, and riveting you-are-there accounts of the milestone battles that defined the Hellenic world, the author combines erudite, thoughtful historical analysis with stirring narrative set pieces that capture the colorful, dramatic, and exciting world of ancient Greece.
Publish Date
2016-12-06T00:00:00.000Z
2016-12-06T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.87
ISBN
9780812994582
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2019-07-18T15:59:49.000Z
A brilliant and well-written book on classical Athens/Greece:      source