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CONTENTS.
BOOK I.
FROM THE EARLIEST PERIOD TO THE LEGISLATION OF SOLON,
B.C. TO B.C. 594.
CHAPTER I.
Situation and Soil of Attica-The Pelasgians its earliest inhabitants-
Their race and language akin to the Grecian-Their varying civiliza-
tion and architectural remains-Cecrops-Were the earliest civilizers
of Greece foreigners or Greeks ?-The foundation of Athens-The im-
provements attributed to Cecrops-The religion of the Greeks cannot
be reduced to a single system-Its influence upon their character and
morals, arts and poetry-The origin of slavery and aristocracy
CHAPTER II.
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The unimportant consequences to be deduced from the admission that
Cecrops might be Egyptian-Attic kings before Theseus-The Hellenes
-Their genealogy-Ionians and Achæans Pelasgic-Contrast between
Dorians and Ionians-Amphictyonic league
CHAPTER III.
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The Heroic age-Theseus-His legislative influence upon Athens-Qualities
of the Greek heroes-Effect of a traditional age upon the character of a
people
CHAPTER IV.
The successors of Theseus-The fate of Codrus-The emigration of Nileus
-The Archons-Draco.
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80
93
CHAPTER V.
A general survey of Greece and the East previous to the time of Solon-The
Grecian colonies-The isles-Brief account of the states on the Con-
tinent-Elis and the Olympic games
97
CHAPTER VI.
Return of the Heraclide-The Spartan constitution and habits-The first
and second Messenian war
114
CHAPTER VII.
Governments in Greece
139
CHAPTER VIII.
Brief survey of arts, letters, and philosophy, in Greece, prior to the legisla-
tion of Solon.
BOOK II.
FROM THE LEGISLATION OF SOLON TO THE BATTLE OF
MARATHON, B.C. 594-490
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The conspiracy of Cylon-Loss of Salamis-First appearance of Solon-
Success against the Megarians in the struggle for Salamis-Cirrhæan
war-Epimenides-Political state of Athens-Character of Solon-His
legislation-General view of the Athenian constitution
The departure of Solon from Athens-The rise of Pisistratus-Return of
Solon-His conduct and death-The second and third tyranny of
Pisistratus-Capture of Sigeum-Colony in the Chersonesus founded
by the first Miltiades-Death of Pisistratus.
The administration of Hippias-The conspiracy of Harmodius and Aris-
togiton-The death of Hipparchus-Cruelties of Hippias-The young
Miltiades sent to the Chersonesus-The Spartans combine with the
Alemæonidæ against Hippias-The fall of the tyranny-The inno-
vations of Clisthenes-His expulsion and restoration-Embassy to the
satrap of Sardis-Retrospective view of the Lydian, Median, and Per-
sian Monarchies-Result of the Athenian embassy to Sardis-Conduct
of Cleomenes-Victory of the Athenians against the Boeotians and
Chalcidians-Hippias arrives at Sparta-The speech of Sosicles, the
Corinthian--Hippias retires to Sardis
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Histiæus, tyrant of Miletus, removed to Persia-The government of that
city deputed to Aristagoras, who invades Naxos, with the aid of the
Persians-Ill success of that expedition-Aristagoras resolves upon
revolting from the Persians-Repairs to Sparta and to Athens-The
Athenians and Eretrians induced to assist the Ionians-Burning of
Sardis The Ionian war-The fate of Aristagoras-Naval battle of
Lade-Fall of Miletus-Reduction of Ionia-Miltiades-His character
-Mardonius replaces Artaphernes in the Lydian satrapy-Hostilities
between Ægina and Athens-Conduct of Cleomenes-Demaratus de-
posed-Death of Cleomenes-New Persian expedition
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The Persian generals enter Europe-Invasion of Naxos, Craystus, Eretria-
The Athenians demand the aid of Sparta-The result of their mission
and the adventure of their messenger-The Persians advance to Mara-
thon-The plain described-Division of opinion in the Athenian camp
-The advice of Miltiades prevails-The dream of Hippias-The battle
of Marathon.
251
BOOK III.
FROM THE BATTLE OF MARATHON TO THE BATTLES OF
PLATÆ AND MYCALË, B.C. 490-B.C. 479.
The character and popularity of Miltiades-Naval expedition-Siege of
Paros-Conduct of Miltiades-He is accused and sentenced His
The Athenian tragedy-Its origin Thespis-Phrynichus-Eschylus-
Analysis of the tragedies of Eschylus
Aristides His character and position-The rise of Themistocles-Aristides
is ostracised-The ostracism examined-The influence of Themistocles
increases-The silver mines of Laurion -Their product applied by
Themistocles to the increase of the navy-New direction given to the
national character.
265
289
The preparations of Darius-Revolt of Egypt-Dispute for the succession
to the Persian throne-Death of Darius-Brief review of the leading
events and characteristics of his reign
298
Xerxes conducts an expedition into Egypt-He finally resolves on the
invasion of Greece-Vast preparations for the conquest of Europe-
Xerxes arrives at Sardis-Despatches envoys to the Greek states, de-
manding tribute-The bridge of the Hellespont-Review of the Persian
armament at Abydos-Xerxes encamps at Thermë
309
The conduct of the Greeks-The oracle relating to Salamis-Art of The-
mistocles-The Isthmian congress-Embassies to Argos, Crete, Corcyra,
and Syracuse-Their ill success-The Thessalians send envoys to the
Isthmus-The Greeks advance to Tempë, but retreat-The fleet de-
spatched to Artemisium, and the pass of Thermopyla occupied-Numbers
of the Grecian fleet-Battle of Thermopylæ .
318
The advice of Demaratus to Xerxes-Themistocles-Actions off Arte-
misium-The Greeks retreat-The Persians invade Delphi, and are
repulsed with great loss-The Athenians, unaided by their allies,
abandon Athens, and embark for Salamis-The irresolute and selfish
policy of the Peloponnesians-Dexterity and firmness of Themistocles
-Battle of Salamis-Andros and Carystus besieged by the Greeks-
Anecdotes of Themistocles-Honours awarded to him in Sparta-
Xerxes returns to Asia-Olynthus and Potidea besieged by Artabazus
-The Athenians return home-The ostracism of Aristides is repealed. 332
Embassy of Alexander of Macedon to Athens-The result of his proposals-
Athenians retreat to Salamis - Mardonius occupies Athens - The
Athenians send envoys to Sparta-Pausanias succeeds Cleombrotus as
regent of Sparta-Battle of Platea-Thebes besieged by the Athenians
-Battle of Mycale-Siege of Sestos-Conclusion of the Persian war
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