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THE BIRTH OF DEMOCRACY
AN EXHIBITION CELEBRATING THE 2500TH ANNIVERSARY OF DEMOCRACY AT THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES, WASHINGTON |
| By: |
Josiah Ober (Editor), Charles W Hedrick (Editor) |
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Hardback |
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| ISBN 10: |
0876619502 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780876619506 |
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| Publisher: |
AMERICAN SCHOOL OF CLASSICAL STUDIES AT ATHENS |
| Pages: |
179 |
| Description: |
This catalogue begins with nine short articles on aspects of Athenian democracy and its origins. The exhibition itself is arranged thematically using objects, models and drawings which are illustrated within this book. |
| Synopsis: |
This is the catalogue of an exhibition held at the National Archives in Washington D.C. to celebrate the 2,500th anniversary of the beginnings of democracy in Athens, interpreted as the implementation of Cleisthenes' governmental reforms. This informative catalogue includes color illustrations of the objects displayed: sculptures, architectural models, and small objects from Athens and from museums in America and Europe. The objects are set in context with nine short essays. |
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with b/w and col photos. |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
American School of Classical Studies at Athens |
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