Athens: Its Rise and Fall Book III Vol II
The narrative revolves around the Peloponnesian War, focusing on the conflict between Athens and Sparta. The story explores the internal strife within Athens, particularly the rivalry between Nicias and Alcibiades, which ultimately leads to the downfall of the Athenian empire.
By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1837 · Genre: History, Non-fiction, Political Science · 8 chapters · 49,705 words
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I. History is rarely more than the biography of great men. Through a succession of individuals we trace the character and destiny of nations. THE PEOPLE glide away from us, a sublime but intangible abstraction, and the voice of the mighty Agora reaches us only through the medium of its representatives to posterity. The more democratic the state, the more prevalent this delegation of its history to the few; since it is the prerogative of democracies to give the widest competition and the keenest excitement to individual genius: and the true spirit of democracy is dormant or defunct, when we find no one elevated to an intellectual throne above the rest.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
- Date: 1837 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: History, Non-fiction, Political Science, Philosophy
- Length: 49,705 words
- Structure: 8 chapters, 462 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- History — The work is a comprehensive historical account of Athens, detailing its rise and fall.
- Non-fiction — The work is based on factual information and real events, not invented or imagined.
- Political Science — The work discusses the political systems and structures of Athens, making it relevant to this genre.
- Philosophy — The work delves into philosophical ideas and theories prevalent in Athens during its rise and fall.
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Ancient History · Greek History · Athens · Rise and Fall · Historical Fiction · Classics · Literary Fiction · 19th Century Literature · British Literature · Historical Novel · Politics · Society
Contents
- The Character and Popularity of Miltiades. - Naval Expedition. - Siege of Paros. - Conduct of Miltiades. - He is Accused and Sentenced. - His Death
- The Athenian Tragedy. - Its Origin. - Thespis. - Phrynichus. - Aeschylus. - Analysis of the Tragedies of Aeschylus
- Aristides. - His Character and Position. - The Rise of Themistocles. - Aristides is Ostracised. - The Ostracism examined. - The Influence of Themistocles increases. - The Silver-mines of Laurion. - Their Product applied by Themistocles to the Increase of the Navy. - New Direction given to the National Character
- The Preparations of Darius. - Revolt of Egypt. - Dispute for the Succession to the Persian Throne. - Death of Darius. - Brief Review of the leading Events and Characteristics of his Reign
- Xerxes Conducts an Expedition into Egypt. - He finally resolves on the Invasion of Greece. - Vast Preparations for the Conquest of Europe. - Xerxes Arrives at Sardis. - Despatches Envoys to the Greek States, demanding Tribute. - The Bridge of the Hellespont. - Review of the Persian Armament at Abydos. - Xerxes Encamps at Therme
- The Conduct of the Greeks. - The Oracle relating to Salamis. - Art of Themistocles. - The Isthmian Congress. - Embassies to Argos, Crete, Corcyra, and Syracuse. - Their ill Success. - The Thessalians send Envoys to the Isthmus. - The Greeks advance to Tempe, but retreat. - The Fleet despatched to Artemisium, and the Pass of Thermopylae occupied. - Numbers of the Grecian Fleet. - Battle of Thermopylae
- The Advice of Demaratus to Xerxes. - Themistocles. - Actions off Artemisium. - The Greeks retreat. - The Persians invade Delphi, and are repulsed with great Loss. - The Athenians, unaided by their Allies, abandon Athens, and embark for Salamis. - The irresolute and selfish Policy of the Peloponnesians. - Dexterity and Firmness of Themistocles. - Battle of Salamis. - Andros and Carystus besieged by the Greeks. - Anecdotes of Themistocles. - Honours awarded to him in Sparta. - Xerxes returns to Asia. - Olynthus and Potidaea besieged by Artabazus. - The Athenians return Home. - The Ostracism of Aristides is repealed
- Embassy of Alexander of Macedon to Athens. - The Result of his Proposals. - Athenians retreat to Salamis. - Mardonius occupies Athens. - The Athenians send Envoys to Sparta. - Pausanias succeeds Cleombrotus as Regent of Sparta. - Battle of Plataea. - Thebes besieged by the Athenians. - Battle of Mycale. - Siege of Sestos. - Conclusion of the Persian War