The Making Of Athens

""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 provides a comprehensive account of the political, social, and cultural developments in Athens during the period between 495-431 B.C. Allcroft explores the rise of Athens as a dominant city-state in Greece, its political and military alliances, and its cultural achievements. The book covers important events such as the Persian Wars, the rise of democracy in Athens, the Peloponnesian War, and the decline of Athens as a major power. Allcroft also provides insights into the lives of notable figures such as Pericles, Themistocles, and Socrates. The book is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in ancient Greek history and culture.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.