Athens: Its Rise and Fall, Book I by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton

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Author Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron, 1803-1873
Title Athens: Its Rise and Fall, Book I
Note Reading ease score: 43.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "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.)
Language English
LoC Class DF: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece
Subject Athens (Greece) -- History
Category Text
EBook-No. 6151
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 29, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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