The Rise of the Athenian Empire Book 1: From Thucydides (1884) is a historical book written by F. H. Colson. The book explores the rise of the Athenian Empire in ancient Greece, as documented by the historian Thucydides. It covers the period from the end of the Persian Wars in 479 BCE to the outbreak of the Peloponnesian War in 431 BCE. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the political, social, and economic factors that contributed to the rise of Athens as a dominant power in the Greek world. It also examines the role of key figures such as Themistocles, Pericles, and Alcibiades in shaping Athenian foreign policy and expanding its empire. The book is based on Thucydides' own account of the events and is written in a clear and concise style that makes it accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in ancient history. Overall, The Rise of the Athenian Empire Book 1 is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of ancient Greece and the rise of one of its most powerful city-states.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.