The Date Of Cylon: A Study In Early Athenian History (1892)

By John Henry Wright

Book Overview

The Date of Cylon: A Study in Early Athenian History is a historical book written by John Henry Wright and originally published in 1892. The book explores the history of ancient Athens and focuses on the events surrounding the attempted coup of Cylon in 632 BCE. Wright delves into the various sources of information on this event, including ancient texts and inscriptions, to piece together a comprehensive account of what happened. He also examines the political and social climate of Athens during this time, shedding light on the factors that may have contributed to Cylon's failed coup.The book provides a detailed analysis of the chronology of events and the different interpretations of the sources. Wright offers his own conclusions about the date of Cylon's attempted coup and its significance in Athenian history.Overall, The Date of Cylon is a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient history, providing insights into the political and social dynamics of early Athens and the events that shaped its development.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: 1104386534
• ISBN13: 9781104386535
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"