Athenian Democracy: An Experiment for the Ages

Athenian Democracy: An Experiment for the Ages « Series from 2018

Series from 2018

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Genres: Documentary

Explore the Athenians’ view of their great political experiment: democracy.

In 24 history-rich episodes, Professor Robert Garland takes you into the world of leaders like Solon, Cleisthenes, and Pericles, as well as the judgments of contemporary historians such as Herodotus and Thucydides.

The result is a fascinating story of what is arguably the boldest political initiative in history.

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Why Athenian Democracy Matters

The Origins of Greek Democracy

Solon: The Father of Democracy?

Cleisthenes the Innovator

The Nearly Bloodless Coup

Democracy at War

The Popular Assembly

The Council and the Magistrates

The Citizens of Athens

"The Empire You Hold Is a Tyranny"

The Age of Pericles

Public Speaking in Athens

Pericles's Funeral Speech

Democracy under Duress

The Culture of Athenian Democracy

Political Leadership in Athens

The Brutality of Athenian Democracy

Athenian Defeat in Sicily

Suspension, Restoration, and Termination

The Democratic Theater

Law and Order under Democracy

Ancient Critics of Athenian Democracy

Post-Athenian Democracies

Democracy Today, Democracy Tomorrow