Literacy and Democracy in Fifth-Century Athens
| Author | : Anna Missiou |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 229 |
| Release | : 2011-02-17 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780521111409 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0521111404 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (404 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Literacy and Democracy in Fifth-Century Athens by : Anna Missiou
Download or read book Literacy and Democracy in Fifth-Century Athens written by Anna Missiou and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2011-02-17 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first full study of the relationship between literacy and democracy in fifth-century Athens. Through a close analysis of key democratic institutions, such as ostracism, the Council of 500, and the demes and tribes, Missiou argues that literacy was widespread among the common citizens of Athens.
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