Athenian democracy and its legacy

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The concept of Athenian democracy has had enduring influence on later lawmakers. Paul Cartledge surveys this tradition.

View the key document of Athenian democracy: http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisplay.aspx?ref=Papyrus_131&index=0

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