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The Athenian Citizen (text in modern Greek) - Democracy in the Athenian Agora (Paperback, Volume IV in Mo) Loot Price: R280
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The Athenian Citizen (text in modern Greek) - Democracy in the Athenian Agora (Paperback, Volume IV in Mo): Mabel Lang

The Athenian Citizen (text in modern Greek) - Democracy in the Athenian Agora (Paperback, Volume IV in Mo)

Mabel Lang

Series: Agora Picture Book

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A concise introduction to the workings of ancient democracy, The Athenian Citizen has been a bestseller since the original edition was first published almost 60 years ago by Mabel Lang. Using archaeological evidence from excavations at the heart of ancient Athens, this volume shows how tribal identity was central to all aspects of civic life, guiding the reader through the duties of citizenship as soldier in times of war and as juror during the peace. The checks and balances that protected Athenian society from tyrants, such as legal assassination and ostracism, are described. Selected inscriptions are illustrated and discussed, as are ingenious devices such as allotment machines and water clocks, which ensured fairness in the courts. The book ends with some of the lasting products of classical administration: the silver coins accepted around the known world and the standard weights and measures that continue to protect the consumer from unscrupulous merchants. Illustrated entirely in colour, with updates and revisions by the current director of excavations at the Agora, this edition of an acknowledged classic will inform and fascinate visitors and students for many years to come. (Greek language edition)

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Imprint: American School of Classical Studies at Athens
Country of origin: Greece
Series: Agora Picture Book
Release date: December 2009
First published: December 2009
Authors: Mabel Lang
Dimensions: 216 x 140 x 8mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 32
Edition: Volume IV in Mo
ISBN-13: 978-960-7067-04-3
Categories: Books > Humanities > History > General
Books > Humanities > Archaeology > Archaeology by period / region > General
Books > History > General
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LSN: 960-7067-04-5
Barcode: 9789607067043

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