The Rise and Fall of Athens Nine Greek Lives By PLUTARCH
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.
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Published by Penguin Classics
Sep 30, 1960 | 320 Pages | 5-1/16 x 7-3/4 | ISBN 9780140441024
