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The Rise of Athens (cont.)

Donald KaganDistinguishedYale University

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1:13:01·2008·introductory level

This session details Athens' political and social upheaval spurred by the hoplite farmer, evident in Cylon's coup and Draco's Law. It then examines Solon's archonship and his moderate legal reforms, culminating in Peisistratus' establishment of tyranny.

HistoryAncient & Classical HistoryAthenian Political TurmoilDraconian LawSolonian Reforms

Introduction to Ancient Greek History (CLCV 205)

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Donald KaganDistinguished

Leading Historian of Ancient Greece · Yale University

Donald Kagan was a Sterling Professor of Classics and History at Yale University, a preeminent scholar of ancient Greek history, particularly the Peloponnesian War.

1 course · 22 lecturesCanon
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