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Politics and Society in Ancient Greece (Hardcover)
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Politics and Society in Ancient Greece (Hardcover)
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Western democracies often trace their political roots back to
Ancient Greece. While politics today may seem the dusty domain of
lawmakers and pundits, in the classical era virtually no aspect of
life was beyond its reach. "Political life" was not limited to acts
of a legislature, magistrates, and the courts but routinely
included the activities of social clubs, the patronage system, and
expression through literature, art, and architecture. Through these
varied means, even non-enfranchised groups (such as women and
non-citizens) gained entry into a wider democratic process. Beyond
the citizen world of "traditional" politics, there existed multiple
layers of Greek political life-reflecting many aspects of our own
modern political landscape. Religious cults served as venues for
female office-holders; private clubs and drinking parties served
significant social functions. Popular athletes capitalized on their
fame to run for elected office. Military veterans struggled to
bring back the "good old days" much to the dismay of the
forward-thinking ambitions of naive twenty-somethings. Liberals and
conservatives of all classes battled over important issues of the
day. Scandal and intrigue made or ended many a political career.
Taken collectively, these aspects of political life serve as a lens
for viewing the whole of Greek civilization in some of its
characteristic and distinctive dimensions.
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