This book traces the history of the city of Athens, from its legendary origins and the establishment of the city with its patron goddess Athena, through its fabled golden age at the heart of a global empire, to its legacy in the modern world as the birthplace of Western civilization. The author explores the myths and stories that surround ancient Athens; the lives of its most famous citizens, from statesmen like Pericles to philosophers like Plato; the wars and battles that shaped its destiny; and the cultural and artistic achievements that have left an indelible mark on humanity. The book unveils the ways in which Athens' rich history continues to captivate and inspire artists, writers, and politicians to this day, and illuminates the foundation that ancient Athens created for the development of Western democracy and modern society.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the history of the city of Athens, from its legendary origins and the establishment of the city with its patron goddess Athena, through its fabled golden age at the heart of a global empire, to its legacy in the modern world as the birthplace of Western civilization. The author explores the myths and stories that surround ancient Athens; the lives of its most famous citizens, from statesmen like Pericles to philosophers like Plato; the wars and battles that shaped its destiny; and the cultural and artistic achievements that have left an indelible mark on humanity. The book unveils the ways in which Athens' rich history continues to captivate and inspire artists, writers, and politicians to this day, and illuminates the foundation that ancient Athens created for the development of Western democracy and modern society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333961190_0
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