07
Nov
2011
Workshop announcement: Midday Thursday The golden age of Classical Athens is fr…
Workshop announcement: Midday Thursday
The golden age of Classical Athens is frequently mentioned as the pinnacle of European civilisation. Less often mentioned is the fact that Athens was governed by a Council elected by lottery and ruled by a Citizen’s Assembly with a quorate of 6,000. How did it work and why are we never told about this ?
A talk by Daniel Bennett of the Bristol Radical History Group, originally presented as part of the “Election Special” events in April 2010.
Timed so people can join us in lunch hour. Get some politics with your sandwiches on Thurday
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