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Athenian Democracy: An Experiment for the Ages

Join a Fulbright Scholar and renowned history professor as he provides insight into the story of Greek democracy—and discover what lessons it offers us today.

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1 Why Athenian Democracy Matters - 35 min

Begin the course by considering the nature of Athenian democracy and how it functioned in practice. After surveying some of its key tenets, Professor Garland compares the Athenian governmental system to western democracy today, showing both the similarities and crucial differences....