Publisher's Synopsis
The Rise of the Athenian Empire Book 1: From Thucydides (1884) is a historical account of Athens' rise to power in ancient Greece. The book is authored by F.H. Colson and is based on the works of the Greek historian Thucydides. The book provides a detailed analysis of the political, economic, and military factors that contributed to Athens' dominance in the region. It covers the period from the Persian Wars to the Peloponnesian War and the subsequent decline of Athens. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the major events, key figures, and cultural developments that shaped Athens' rise to power. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history, politics, and military strategy.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.
