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