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100 1 _aLytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron,
_d1803-1873
245 1 0 _aAthens: Its Rise and Fall, Book I
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2006-10-20
508 _aProduced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger
520 _a"Athens: Its Rise and Fall, Book I" by Edward Bulwer Lytton is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book delves into the various aspects of ancient Athens, exploring its literary, political, and social developments from its origins through its ascendance to prominence. The author aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of Athens' illustrious legacy and the complex factors that contributed to its rise and inevitable decline. The opening of the work sets the stage for an in-depth examination of Athens, beginning with a dedication and prefaces that clarify the author's intentions and research efforts. Lytton discusses the geographical and cultural landscape of Attica, positing early inhabitants such as the Pelasgians and the mythical figure Cecrops, who is attributed with introducing vital civilizing practices such as agriculture and law. The narrative further explores the intricate interplay of religion, morality, and societal structure in shaping Athenian identity, foreshadowing the detailed historical analysis that will follow. In these introductory chapters, Lytton emphasizes the importance of understanding the foundational historical context to comprehend the lasting influence of Athens on Western civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAthens (Greece) -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6151
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