Chapter 10

THE RISE AND GROWTH OF THE ATHENIAN EMPIRE.

I. The Disgrace and Death of Themistocles. Tributes to his Memory.--PLATO: GEMINUS: THIRLWALL. II. The Rise and Fall of Cimon. Character of Cimon--THOMSON. Battle of Eurym'edon.--SIMONIDES. Earthquake at Sparta, and Revolt of the Helots.--BULWER: ALISON.

III. The Accession of Pericles to Power. Changes in the Athenian Constitution.--BULWER. Tribute to Pericles.--CROLY. Picture of Athens in Peace.--HAYGARTH.