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100 1 _aLytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron,
_d1803-1873
245 1 0 _aAthens: Its Rise and Fall, Complete
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-11-21
508 _aProduced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger
520 _a"Athens: Its Rise and Fall, Complete" by Edward Bulwer Lytton is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book explores the trajectory of Athenian civilization, focusing on its political, literary, and cultural development. Lytton aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Athens, its governance, social structure, and the profound influences it has had on art, philosophy, and democracy throughout history. The opening of the work sets the stage for a detailed investigation into Athens' history, beginning with a discussion on the geographical context of Attica and its early inhabitants, the Pelasgians. Lytton reflects on the complexity of Athenian origins, emphasizing the role of critical figures like Cecrops in the city's development. He also prepares the reader for a thorough exploration of Eleusinian mythology, the early religion of the Greeks, and the transitions from a savage society to one defined by law and agriculture. The introduction serves as a prelude to the rich narratives and analyses that will unfold, offering insights into the interplay of politics, culture, and religion in shaping Athenian identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAthens (Greece) -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6156
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