Everitt, Anthony
The Rise of Athens: The Story of the World's Greatest Civilisation
- ISBN 13:
- 9781445664767
- author:
- Everitt, Anthony
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 584
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 16 x 4.5 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- History, Ancient, Greece,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Rise of Athens: A Story of Genius and Ambition Anthony Everitt's fascinating account explores how a small city-state gave birth to towering geniuses across various fields, creating one of history's greatest civilizations. This book delves into the strengths, flaws, and unique brilliance of ancient Athens, from its revolutionary beginnings to its eventual decline. Everitt reveals how this ambitious experiment in civilization laid the foundations for our own political and intellectual heritage, influencing art, architecture, philosophy, and politics. The story is filled with adventure and unexpected reversals of fortune, showcasing the city-state that cradled the world's first democracy. The book celebrates Athens' remarkable achievements, including its contributions to tragedy, comedy, sculpture, architecture, and western philosophy.
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