The book "Athens: Its Rise and Fall, Book III" belongs to the work of Baron Edward Bulwer-Lytton, a famous English writer and politician. In this part of the book, the author examines key events in the history of Athens during its heyday and decline. Readers will have the opportunity to learn more about the political origins and consequences of the development of the civilization of ancient Greece, to reflect the complex relationship between Athenian political figures and military leaders. Due to the fruitful imagination of the author, the book has a deep philosophical undertone, which makes it an important resource for culturologists, historians and all those interested in ancient Greek civilization and social and political processes in general.