02126cam a22002773u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000052001122450040001642640051002043000047002553360026003023370026003283380036003545000031003905201309004215340045017306530031017758560042018066153UtSlPG20260610133148.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDF1 aLytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron,d1803-187310aAthens: Its Rise and Fall, Book III 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-10-20  a"Athens: Its Rise and Fall, Book III" by Edward Bulwer Lytton is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book examines the significant events and figures that shaped ancient Athens, focusing on the period between the pivotal Battle of Marathon and the subsequent Persian conflicts. It likely delves into the character and popularity of key historical figures, such as Miltiades, Themistocles, and Aristides, as well as the sociopolitical dynamics that influenced Athenian democracy.  The opening of the work introduces Miltiades, a prominent figure celebrated for his victory at the Battle of Marathon. Despite his earlier triumphs, Miltiades' subsequent naval expedition against Paros ends poorly, leading to his accusation of treason and eventual death. The text highlights how the character of influential leaders often influences the course of history, illustrating the complexities of popularity, power, and public perception in Athenian society. As the narrative unfolds, it sets the stage for the exploration of Athenian tragedy, detailing the rise of dramatists like Aeschylus, while also laying the groundwork for the rivalry between Themistocles and Aristides, which underscores the multifaceted nature of Athenian political life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAthens (Greece) -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6153