02309cam a22002893u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000052001122450038001642640051002023000047002533360026003003370026003263380036003525000031003885201465004195340045018846530031019298560042019609990017020026155UtSlPG20260610133148.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDF1 aLytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron,d1803-187310aAthens: Its Rise and Fall, Book V 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 V" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a historical account likely written in the mid-19th century. This volume delves into the significant events and political dynamics of ancient Athens, particularly during the critical period from the death of Cimon to the death of Pericles amid the backdrop of the Peloponnesian War. The book engages with themes of rivalry between the aristocratic party and the democratic influences led by Pericles, intricately exploring the interplay of military actions and political maneuvers that defined Athenian society.  The opening of the text establishes the backdrop of political strife in Athens, detailing how Thucydides is chosen by the aristocratic faction against Pericles, who is depicted as a patron of the arts and the people. Key events such as the Sacred War, the crucial battles like Coronea, and the political ramifications of military decisions are highlighted. Tensions rise as uprisings occur in the Athenian territories, and the unraveling of alliances leads to significant consequences for both Pericles and Thucydides. The narrative sets the stage for an examination of how these political and military developments impacted Athenian democracy, highlighting the rising tensions between the noble class, represented by Thucydides, and the populist leadership of Pericles as intricate histories unfold amidst wars and social upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAthens (Greece) -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6155  c48177d48177