"Athens: Its Rise and Fall" is the work of the famous English writer and politician Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron Lytton. This book is a comprehensive sketch of the history of Athens from ancient times to its decline. Lytton examines in detail the development of the Athenian state, its culture, political vicissitudes, wars and influence on world history. This seminal study will be a useful source of knowledge for anyone interested in ancient Greek history and culture."