Project Gutenberg 2006-10-20 Public domain in the USA. 126 Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron 1803 1873 Bulwer-Lytton, Edward George Earle Lytton, 1st Baron Bulwer, Edward Lytton Lytton, Edward Bulwer Athens: Its Rise and Fall, Book V "Athens: Its Rise and Fall, Book V" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a historical account likely written in the mid-19th century. This volume delves into the significant events and political dynamics of ancient Athens, particularly during the critical period from the death of Cimon to the death of Pericles amid the backdrop of the Peloponnesian War. The book engages with themes of rivalry between the aristocratic party and the democratic influences led by Pericles, intricately exploring the interplay of military actions and political maneuvers that defined Athenian society. The opening of the text establishes the backdrop of political strife in Athens, detailing how Thucydides is chosen by the aristocratic faction against Pericles, who is depicted as a patron of the arts and the people. Key events such as the Sacred War, the crucial battles like Coronea, and the political ramifications of military decisions are highlighted. Tensions rise as uprisings occur in the Athenian territories, and the unraveling of alliances leads to significant consequences for both Pericles and Thucydides. The narrative sets the stage for an examination of how these political and military developments impacted Athenian democracy, highlighting the rising tensions between the noble class, represented by Thucydides, and the populist leadership of Pericles as intricate histories unfold amidst wars and social upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Athens (Greece) -- History DF Text Category: History - European Category: History - Ancient 319707 2025-08-03T06:49:00.026906 text/html 319528 2025-01-09T22:04:35.355561 text/html 201687 2025-08-03T06:49:07.130868 application/epub+zip 204417 2025-08-03T06:49:03.215965 application/epub+zip 180131 2025-08-03T06:49:02.073860 application/epub+zip 393131 2025-08-03T06:49:09.980848 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 374562 2025-08-03T06:49:06.289861 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 276372 2022-09-03T10:39:14.881787 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 293924 2025-08-03T06:48:59.716892 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 293732 2020-12-29T11:40:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17427 2025-08-03T06:49:10.105805 application/rdf+xml 17079 2025-08-03T06:49:02.576855 image/jpeg 4119 2025-08-03T06:49:02.322849 image/jpeg 112817 2020-12-29T11:40:35 application/octet-stream application/zip 200729 2025-08-03T06:49:00.060856 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia