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In *The Greeks*, Paul Cartledge offers a vivid portrait of ancient Greek society from the perspective of its dominant male citizens. He explores how these citizens constructed a collective identity through contrast with non‑citizens, women, slaves, and even the divine, and examines how this self‑definition informed their contributions to democracy, philosophy, and theatre. The book delves into the interplay between myth‑rooted historiography and the social contexts that underlie Greece’s enduring achievements.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: History/Ancient History
Authors: Paul Cartledge
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