Literacy and Democracy in Fifth-Century Athens
Anna (University of Crete) Missiou
Cambridge University Press, 2011
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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.
- ISBN-13
- 9780521128766
- ISBN-10
- 0521128765
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Year
- 2011
- Publication date
- 2011-02-17
- Pages
- 228
- Dimensions
- 215x141x11
- Weight
- 316