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The Constitution of Athens

Historia Civilis

The Constitution of Athens

Historia Civilis explains the constitution of ancient Athens, including its assembly, offices and use of sortition to choose leaders. It draws on Aristotle and Plutarch.

Recommended in governance threads for showing how randomness and short terms prevented power concentration.

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