The Rise and Fall of Athens: Nine Greek Lives

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Rise and Fall of Athens: Nine Greek Lives
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Plutarch
Introduction by Ian Scott-Kilvert
Translated by Ian Scott-Kilvert
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:320
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
Category/GenreLiterary essays
World history - BCE to c 500 CE
ISBN/Barcode 9780140441024
ClassificationsDewey:938.5
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint Penguin Classics
Publication Date 27 September 1973
Publication Country United Kingdom

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.

Author Biography

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.