Project Gutenberg 2004-11-21 Public domain in the USA. 330 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, Complete Produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger "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.) Reading ease score: 52.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Athens (Greece) -- History DF Text Category: History - European Category: History - Ancient 1738551 2025-07-03T06:43:55.006649 text/html 1781743 2021-01-28T09:44:26 text/html 681060 2025-07-03T06:44:12.161514 application/epub+zip 711863 2025-07-03T06:43:59.316646 application/epub+zip 691204 2025-07-03T06:43:57.573627 application/epub+zip 1235463 2025-07-03T06:44:22.139476 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1202055 2025-07-03T06:44:10.933555 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1087337 2022-09-03T10:39:39.882521 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1460201 2025-07-03T06:43:52.694682 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1460173 2020-12-29T11:40:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1456859 2020-12-29T11:40:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20267 2025-07-03T06:44:22.277468 application/rdf+xml 18971 2025-07-03T06:43:58.137617 image/jpeg 4401 2025-07-03T06:43:57.856613 image/jpeg 547123 2020-12-29T11:40:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 586143 2021-01-28T09:44:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 546350 2020-12-29T11:40:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 662645 2025-07-03T06:43:55.119683 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