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This chapter examines the democracy of classical Athens. It shows the remarkable power of a citizenry to restrict overweening individuality in its ceremonial life, but also shows the lingering potential for infatuation with kingly charisma. This can be seen in abundance in the broader Hellenistic world.
Keywords: Athens; Greeks; citizens; Homeric power; Athenian charisma; Alcibiades; Hellenistic king
Chapter. 24856 words.
Subjects: classical history
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