History of Greece, Volume 06 (of 12)

"History of Greece, Volume 06 (of 12)" by George Grote is a historical narrative that looks into the political and social world of Athens as it heads toward a major conflict. It describes how Athens grew its power by controlling the seas and taking money from other cities, which helped them become rich but also made them lazy. You'll read about leaders like Periklês but also about people like Thucydidês, who disagreed with how Athens was run, and this disagreement hints at the troubles to come and eventual war. Readers will be able to examine Athens' transformation of the Delian League into an empire and the resulting impact on its citizens and allies.