Probing Elitism

The video explores the role of elites in ancient Athens, focusing on the contradictions in oratory and the surprising stability of Athenian democracy. The speaker discusses their research on Athenian orators and sea power, highlighting the vibrant recovery of Athens post-Peloponnesian War. The video challenges the notion of Athenian democracy as a failure, instead emphasizing its success and the coexistence of elites and masses despite economic and educational inequalities.

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