9780282500146 - The Date of Cylon, Vol. 5: A Study in Early Athenian History (Classic Reprint) de Wright, John Henry (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is an in-depth exploration of a notable event in the political, social, and economic conditions of Athens from the years preceding the legislation of Solon until the rule of Peisistratus. The author provides an overview of the key figures and families involved, detailing the social and political conflicts that shaped Athenian society during this period. The book also examines the key themes of popular political consciousness, the birth of Democracy, and factional feelings among the ruling Aristocracy, which influenced the development of Athenian constitutional history before the time of Peisistratus. By analyzing the rise and fall of Cylon, a young Athenian of high family who attempted to seize power in Athens, the author sheds fresh light on the complex dynamics at play in ancient Athenian society, offering insights into the events that shaped the course of Athenian history. 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.