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How do communities survive catastrophe? Using classical Athens as its case study, this book argues that if a democratic community is to survive over time, its p

Revised papers presented at the conference held at the University of Athens, Greece, January, 2012.

From household gossip to public beatings, this social history explores the many channels through which Athenian maintained public order. Virginia Hunter draws m

Democracy was born in Athens. From the city's founding myths to its golden age and chaotic downfall, this timely and well-informed political history is rich wit

The late fifth century BC was the golden age of ancient Athens. Under the leadership of the renowned soldier-statesman Perikles, Athenians began rebuilding the