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This comprehensive guide to the history of ancient Athens delves into the complex political, social, and cultural factors that shaped the city-state over the centuries. The book offers a detailed examination of the institutions, policies, and practices of Athenian democracy, as well as the role of the Ephebes, the special military units of Athens. For anyone interested in ancient history or the evolution of political systems, this is an essential read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.