The Making Of Athens: A History Of Greece, 495-431 B. C. (1898)

By Arthur Hadrian Allcroft

Book Overview

The Making of Athens: A History of Greece, 495-431 B.C. is a historical book written by Arthur Hadrian Allcroft in 1898. The book covers the period of Greek history from the Persian Wars to the Peloponnesian War, focusing on the city of Athens and its rise to power during this time. Allcroft provides a detailed account of the political, social, and cultural developments that shaped Athens during this period, including the reforms of Cleisthenes, the establishment of the Athenian democracy, and the construction of the Acropolis. He also delves into the military campaigns of Athens, including the Battle of Marathon and the Peloponnesian War. The book is written in a scholarly style and includes references to primary sources, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120901200
• ISBN13: 9781120901200
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"