Democracy’s Slaves

Nonfiction, History, Ancient History, Greece, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Discrimination & Race Relations, Political Science, Politics, History & Theory
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Author: Paulin Ismard ISBN: 9780674973800
Publisher: Harvard University Press Publication: January 1, 2017
Imprint: Harvard University Press Language: English
Author: Paulin Ismard
ISBN: 9780674973800
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Publication: January 1, 2017
Imprint: Harvard University Press
Language: English

Challenging the modern belief that democracy and bondage are incompatible, Paulin Ismard directs our attention to ancient Athens, where the functioning of civic government depended on skilled, knowledgeable experts who were literally public servants—slaves owned by the city-state rather than by private citizens.

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Challenging the modern belief that democracy and bondage are incompatible, Paulin Ismard directs our attention to ancient Athens, where the functioning of civic government depended on skilled, knowledgeable experts who were literally public servants—slaves owned by the city-state rather than by private citizens.

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