
The Rise and Fall of Athens
Nine Greek Lives
Plutarch(Author)
Penguin Classics (Publisher)
Published on 27. September 1973
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-14-044102-4 (ISBN)
Description
Nine Greek biographies illustrate the rise and fall of Athens, from the legendary days of Theseus, the city's founder, through Solon, Themistocles, Aristides, Cimon, Pericles, Nicias, and Alcibiades, to the razing of its walls by Lysander.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Penguin Books Ltd
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
213 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-14-044102-4 (9780140441024)
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Persons
Plutarch's life spanned the second half of the 1st century AD. He was highly educated in rhetoric and philosophy at Athens but his deep interest in religion led him to Delphi, where he was eventually appointed a priesthood. He travelled, most crucially to Rome, where he lectured and made friends of considerable influence. He wrote and taught throughout his life.
Content
Translated with an Introduction by Ian Scott-Kilvert
Introduction
Theseus
Solon
Themistocles
Aristides
Cimon
Pericles
Nicias
Alcibiades
Lysander
Maps
Introduction
Theseus
Solon
Themistocles
Aristides
Cimon
Pericles
Nicias
Alcibiades
Lysander
Maps