The Story Of Athens
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Overview
The Story of Athens by Howard Butler is a comprehensive guide to the history of Athens, Greece. The book traces the city's origins from its mythical past to its modern-day significance as a cultural and political hub. The author explores the city's major historical events, including the Persian Wars, the Peloponnesian War, and the rise of democracy. He also delves into the lives of the city's most famous citizens, such as Pericles, Socrates, and Plato, and their contributions to Athens' intellectual and artistic legacy. The book is richly illustrated with maps, photographs, and illustrations, and includes a detailed timeline of key events in Athens' history. Whether you are a history buff or simply curious about this ancient city, The Story of Athens offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the world's greatest civilizations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- ISBN-13: 9781417970926
- ISBN-10: 1417970928
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: January 2005
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.24 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.78 pounds
- Page Count: 556
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