Harmodius and Aristogiton is a work about the story of two Athenian brothers, Harmodius and Aristogiton, who were responsible for the overthrow of the tyrant Hippias in 514 BC. The book follows the brothers from their childhood to their eventual death at the hands of the tyrant. It also covers the events leading up to the overthrow of Hippias, including the rise of the democracy in Athens and the role of the Alcmaeonidae family in the revolution. The book also examines the legacy of Harmodius and Aristogiton, and how their story has been remembered and celebrated in the centuries since their death.
By Thomas James Wise · First published 1913 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Biography, Classical Literature